Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters 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&SUBSYS_02B11028&REV_01.

1. Manually install Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 7.127.0701.2019 released on 2019-07-01.
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3. Run 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. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be quite easy to follow. 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 PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
File size of the driver: 780415 bytes (762.12 KB)
This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 4 stars out of 15444 votes.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 7 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. How to use 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 just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

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 PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected 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. Finished installing the driver!
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