However, in order to make use of all network card (adapter) features, you must install a proper LAN driver that enables the hardware. Windows platforms generally apply a generic driver that allows motherboards to recognize the Ethernet component. Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok About Ethernet Drivers: If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'ħ.

Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driverĥ. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver SoftwareĤ. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Managerģ.

In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.

If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. The package provides the installation files for Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller LAN Driver version 10.50.511.2021.

Realtek pcie gbe network driver xp