Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver download and installation

Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller is a Network Adapters device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8161 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver - how to install it manually

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 8.088.0811.2021 dated 2021-08-11.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control (UAC) 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 easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.9 stars out of 14045 votes.

2. Installing the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The 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, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver with 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 PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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