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

Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_0DCC105B&REV_06 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 10.031.0828.2018 released on 2018-08-28.
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3. Start the driver setup 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 pretty 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 PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Size of this driver: 620424 bytes (605.88 KB)
Driver rating 4.5 stars out of 82503 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. Using DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install 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 follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and click 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. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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