Ethernet Controller Windows 10
In case the driver isn’t visible under Network adapters, you will find it under Other devices or Unknown devices. It will have a yellow icon next to it. Right-click on the driver and select Update. Legacy PROWIN32 and PROWIN64 download packages provide PROSet, driver, ANS, FCoE, and DCB support for Windows 7. and Windows Server 2008 R2. Regular webpacks provide Intel® PROSet support for operating systems Windows 8.1., Windows Server 2012., Windows Server 2012 R2., Windows® 10, Windows Server 2016., or newer supported operating systems. This driver offers Network Interface Controller with Windows 10 support for Realtek 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet and 10/100M Fast Ethernet chips. This specific models are listed below. This package installs the software (Ethernet Controller driver) to enable the following device. Device name - Ethernet Controller Device name in the Device Manager - Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller. Windows platforms generally apply a generic driver that allows motherboards to recognize the Ethernet component. However, in order to make use of all network card (adapter) features, you must install a proper LAN driver that enables the hardware.
Before you begin
Driver updates for Windows 10, along with many devices, such as network adapters, monitors, printers, and video cards, are automatically downloaded and installed through Windows Update. You probably already have the most recent drivers, but if you'd like to manually update or reinstall a driver, here's how:
Update the device driver
In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Select a category to see names of devices, then right-click (or press and hold) the one you’d like to update.
Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
Select Update Driver.
If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions.
Reinstall the device driver
Network Controller Driver Windows 10 Pro Full
In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.
Right-click (or press and hold) the name of the device, and select Uninstall.
Restart your PC.
Windows will attempt to reinstall the driver.
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