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Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller not working on 8.1?

Anonymous
2013-11-07T00:08:52+00:00

Hello. I'm havin trouble with Realtek PCIe Family Controller driver. I can't use the LAN anymore so wireless is the only option. The driver worked fine on Windows 8 but since i switched to Windows 8.1 i can't use the Local Area Connection anymore. On device maneger the driver appears with the yellow "!". 

I tryied to search automatically for updates but it appears is up to date. I tryied the driver from realtek's website - not working. Also from my laptop's site - still not working. So my only guess is that is not made compatible with 8.1 but only 8.

If that helps i've got windows 8.1 Pro up-to-date.

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Anonymous
2014-08-31T04:31:15+00:00

Hi Anil,

Thank you so much for your instructions. 

My problem was the same as StefanB's.  It started after I updated Windows 8.1 on 08-12-2014.

Today (8-30-2014) I found your instructions.  So I went to Lenovo download site, and I got Realtek Driver

(v 8.2.612.2012).  Then I shut down my computer, and I waited for 60 seconds before starting  my computer again.  It worked.  My HYPER V computer can join the network. 

         I built my computer myself using following parts last DEC 2013.

                       Motherboard:  MSI H81M E33v2

                                      CPU:  Intel Pentium G3220

                                        OS:  Windows 8.1 Pro (64) Update 2

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-12T20:11:26+00:00

    No, it didn't work. Same yellow triangle in device maneger.

    I searched on google and i've seen a lot of people having the same error since windows 8.1.

    Any ideea if microsoft will fix it? And if so, any date?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-09T10:58:08+00:00

    Yes you are right. Uninstall the driver from device manager and download the latest driver from manufacturer website and install it compatibility mode.

    Let us know the status.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T21:14:56+00:00

    So by reinstalling it in compatibility mode you mean i should uninstall the driver, after right click on the setup, change the compatibility options and then install it?

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-07T18:31:44+00:00

    Hi StefanB,

    This issue can be caused if Realtek PCIe Family Controller driver is not compatible with Windows 8.1. I would suggest you to uninstall the reinstall the drivers in compatibility mode and check.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows

    Let us know the status of the issue. If you need further assistance, please post back. We will be glad to help you.

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