Download and install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller 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_20521297&REV_0C.

1. How to 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 10.021.0811.2017 released on 2017-08-11.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled 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 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 PC and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed.
File size of the driver: 562983 bytes (549.79 KB)
Driver rating 4.3 stars out of 38677 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. How to install Realtek Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver using DriverMax

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. How can you install a driver using 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 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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