Download and install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_02EB1028&REV_03; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller - install the driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 8.003.0730.2012 dated 2012-07-30.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative 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 installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. 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 computer and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed.
Driver file size: 365210 bytes (356.65 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 5 stars by 70135 users.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

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 setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~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 Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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