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

Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_1431103C is the matching hardware id of this device.

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

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.738.1028.2009 dated 2009-10-28.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) 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 pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. 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. Using DriverMax to install Realtek Semiconductor Corp. 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, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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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 the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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