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Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller how to download and install the driver


Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This Windows 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&SUBSYS_078E1025&REV_0A.

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 location below. This download link is for the driver version 8.045.0311.2016 dated 2016-03-11.
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  3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative 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. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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  7. Restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed.
Download size of the driver: 520768 bytes (508.56 KB)
Driver rating 4.4 stars out of 24184 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

  • 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. Using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver


The 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 with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

  1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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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. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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