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

Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_33101558&REV_12 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. How to manually install Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver from the location below. This is the download link 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 the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled 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 analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 780415 bytes (762.12 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.1 stars by 66008 users.
This driver is 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. Installing the Realtek Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button named ~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. Search the list until you find 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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