Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller how to download and install the driver

Realtek R PCI e Ethernet 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_8161.

1. Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller - install the driver manually

1. You can download from the link below the driver setup file for the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver. The archive contains version 10.053.1001.2021 released on 2021-10-01 of the driver.
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3. Start the driver installer file from a user account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled please accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which will guide you; it should be pretty easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC and will install the right driver.
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7. When the operation finishes restart your PC in order to use the updated driver. It is as simple as that to install a Windows driver!
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This driver was not digitally signed.

This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 3.9 stars out of 5178 votes.

2. How to install Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver using DriverMax

The 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 can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you find the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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