The new files are compatible with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 OSes

Dec 30, 2014 07:14 GMT  ·  By

Realtek, well known for its network solutions, has just made available two new driver versions targeted at its RTL8153 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet controller, which might improve the adapter’s overall performance and stability.

To be more specific about the released files, users can download driver version 7.013 compatible with Windows 7 platforms, as well as 8.018 suitable for Microsoft’s Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems. Also, the packages can be installed on both 32- and 64-bit architectures of these OSes.

In order to apply them, first save and extract the appropriate archive for your system configuration, locate the “setup.exe” file, and run it. Now, simply follow all the instructions displayed on screen for a complete and successful upgrade.

Afterwards, upon completion, it would be a good idea to reboot your computer in order for all the changes to take effect properly. However, if the wizard doesn’t request this task, make sure to perform it manually.

Bear in mind that, although this process is simple, you mustn’t try to install the drivers on platforms other than the aforementioned ones. Even if these files might work on other OSes, they could also cause unwanted device malfunctions.

With this in mind, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your configuration, apply it, and constantly check our website in order to stay “updated one minute ago.”

Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 7.013 for Windows 7 Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 8.018 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1