Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader how to download and install the driver

Realtek PCIE CardReader is a MTD hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek Semiconduct Corp.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_522A&SUBSYS_06D01028.

1. Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader - install the driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 10.0.10586.21290 dated 2016-04-18.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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Realtek Semiconduct Corp. applied a digital signature to this driver.
Driver file size: 4668953 bytes (4.45 MB)
Driver rating 4.4 stars out of 14598 votes.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Search the list until you find the Realtek Semiconduct Corp. Realtek PCIE CardReader driver. Click on Update.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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