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

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is a Network Adapters device. This driver was developed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_01261558&REV_02; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.794.0222.2012 released on 2012-02-22.
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3. Run 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 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 quite straightforward. 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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2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 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 can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and press 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 available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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