Realtek Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Realtek R PCI e Ethernet Controller is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8166; this string has to match your hardware.

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 download link is for the driver version 10.065.0421.2023 released on 2023-04-21.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control (UAC) is running 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 updated driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.7 stars out of 76265 votes.

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

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and push on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of 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. Finished installing the driver!
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