Driver for Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller - downloading and installing it

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&REV_0D.

1. How to manually install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 8.026.0218.2014 dated 2014-02-18.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the updated driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver was not digitally signed.

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2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 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. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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