Download and install Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver

Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller is a Network Adapters 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. Manually install Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 10.064.0316.2023 dated 2023-03-16.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is started 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 installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation 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, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed.
Driver file size: 734057 bytes (716.85 KB)
Driver rating 4.4 stars out of 33423 votes.
This driver will work for the following versions of Windows:

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

2. Installing the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet 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 using DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start 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 available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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