Download and install Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver

Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek. PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8166 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. How to 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 location below. This is the download link for the driver version 10.064.0316.2023 dated 2023-03-16.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) 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 quite easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed.
File size of the driver: 734057 bytes (716.85 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.9 stars by 31994 users.
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 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. 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 find the Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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