Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter how to download and install the driver

Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is USB/VID_0BDA&PID_8177&REV_0200&SS.

1. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 1027.2.1001.2014 dated 2014-11-27.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is started 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 installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation 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, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 1659380 bytes (1.58 MB)
This driver received an average rating of 4.1 stars out of 52409 votes.
This driver was released for the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 8 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 64 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 64 bits

2. How to use DriverMax to install Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver

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

1. Start DriverMax and push 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 detected driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8188CU Wireless LAN 802.11 USB 2.0 Network Adapter driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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