To reconnect your Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller, you can follow the steps below:
1. Press the Windows key + X simultaneously on your desktop to open the Quick Access menu.
2. From the menu that appears, select “Device Manager.” This will open the Device Manager window.
3. In the Device Manager window, find the category labeled “Network adapters” and click on the arrow next to it to expand the list of network drivers.
4. Look for the driver labeled “Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller” (or a similar name) in the list of network adapters. It should be listed under the Network adapters category.
5. Right-click on the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller driver and select the “Update driver” option from the context menu. This will launch the driver update wizard.
6. In the driver update wizard, you will have two options to choose from: “Search automatically for updated driver software” or “Browse my computer for driver software.”
7. If you have an active internet connection, you can select the first option, and Windows will search for the latest driver software online and install it automatically. This is usually the easiest and most convenient option.
8. If you have downloaded the latest driver software from the Realtek website or have it saved on your computer, you can choose the second option and browse your computer to locate the driver file. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
9. Once the driver update process is complete, restart your computer to apply the changes.
After restarting your computer, the Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller should be reconnected and ready to use. You can verify the connection by checking the Device Manager again to ensure there are no more issues with the network adapter.
If you continue to experience connectivity problems after updating the driver, you may need to troubleshoot your network settings or seek further assistance from technical support.
Note: These instructions are based on a Windows operating system. The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows you are using.