Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
How to uninstall Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver from your system
This page contains complete information on how to uninstall Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver for Windows. The Windows release was developed by Realtek. Go over here where you can get more info on Realtek. Detailed information about Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver can be found at http://www.realtek.com. The program is often placed in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169 folder (same installation drive as Windows). C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{8833FFB6-5B0C-4764-81AA-06DFEED9A476}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -removeonly is the full command line if you want to uninstall Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver. The program's main executable file is labeled RTINSTALLER64.EXE and it has a size of 190.71 KB (195288 bytes).Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver installs the following the executables on your PC, occupying about 190.71 KB (195288 bytes) on disk.
- RTINSTALLER64.EXE (190.71 KB)
This data is about Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver version 10.9.422.2016 alone. You can find here a few links to other Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver releases:
- 7.55.314.2012
- 8.37.1119.2014
- 7.4.713.2009
- 7.110.627.2017
- 8.088.0811.2021
- 7.38.113.2011
- 1.00.0019
- 7.17.304.2010
- 7.114.1003.2017
- 6.247.222.2011
- 7.96.826.2015
- 6.241.623.2010
- 8.7.1025.2012
- 10.18.526.2017
- 10.4.813.2015
- 7.112.811.2017
- 11.1.0714.2021
- 7.100.422.2016
- 7.130.212.2020
- 7.115.1208.2017
- 7.9.1105.2009
- 8.3.730.2012
- 7.70.314.2013
- 10.47.121.2021
- 10.6.1001.2015
- 7.23.623.2010
- 10.7.107.2016
- 7.105.123.2017
- 10.16.323.2017
- 7.107.323.2017
- 10.15.307.2017
- 7.26.902.2010
- 6.248.427.2011
- 8.13.314.2013
- 11.4.1201.2021
- 6.244.1111.2010
- 7.133.526.2020
- 7.35.1206.2010
- 6.221.424.2009
- 10.36.701.2019
- 7.72.410.2013
- 10.4.814.2015
- 7.51.116.2012
- 7.141.511.2021
- 11.0.2.1
- 7.32.1111.2010
- 8.15.410.2013
- 8.33.529.2014
- 8.12.304.2013
- 1.00.0018
- 7.11.1127.2009
- 7.74.815.2013
- 7.5.730.2009
- 7.7.1002.2009
- 7.41.216.2011
- 8.36.826.2014
- 7.36.1224.2010
- 7.47.706.2011
- 1.00.0029
- 7.116.119.2018
- 8.50.1223.2016
- 8.34.617.2014
- 7.67.1226.2012
- 7.40.126.2011
- 7.37.1229.2010
- 10.052.0903.2021
- 11.9.0614.2022
- 10.2.703.2015
- 8.27.225.2014
- 7.6.820.2009
- 106.4.317.2014
- 8.62.119.2018
- 1166.001.0714.2021
- 8.44.107.2016
- 11.12.0320.2023
- 7.8.1023.2009
- 7.75.827.2013
- 10.45.928.2020
- 1125.21.903.2024
- 8.4.907.2012
- 7.86.508.2014
- 10.49.413.2021
- 11.21.0903.2024
- 8.69.1206.2018
- 10.37.1028.2019
- 7.65.1025.2012
- 10.1
- 8.84.121.2021
- 8.58.811.2017
- 7.54.309.2012
- 7.117.328.2018
- 11.19.0702.2024
- 8.80.723.2020
- 8.20.815.2013
- 10.3.723.2015
- 1.00.0030
- 8.59.914.2017
- 1.00.0031
- 8.17.618.2013
- 10.38.1118.2019
Some files and registry entries are regularly left behind when you remove Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver.
Folders left behind when you uninstall Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169
Usually, the following files are left on disk:
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\ICON\remove.ico
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\InstallLog.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\RTInstaller32.dat
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\RTINSTALLER64.EXE
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\EngLangID.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\8168C_manual_install.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\Change_installer_language.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\Driver_failed_to_load_code_10.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\Driver_Installer_Rollback.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\INF_default_option_changed.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\Use_installer_to_auto_remove_driver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\WAIK_Ver_RTM_with_new_driver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\FAQ\WOL_AND_Shutdown_Link_Speed_OPTION.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\InstCtrl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\InstOpt.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Arabic\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\French\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\German\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Hebrew\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Hungarian\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Italian\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Japanese\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Korean\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Portuguese\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Simplified_Chinese\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Spanish\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Traditional_Chinese\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\README\WIN8\Turkish\title.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\rt640x64.cat
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\rt640x64.inf
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\rt640x64.sys
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\RtNicprop64.DLL
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\setupctrl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\00README_WGSEv4.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\Betav4_Release_Notes.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\00README-cygwin64.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\00README-bioinfo.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\bcftools-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\bowtie-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\bwa-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\bwa-mem2-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\cygwin-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\fastp-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\htslib-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\minimap2-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\local\open_source_licenses\samtools-license.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\krb5.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\libreswan.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\nss.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\openssh.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\opensshserver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\openssl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\DEFAULT\opensslcnf.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\krb5.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\libreswan.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\nss.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\openssh.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\opensshserver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\openssl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\EMPTY\opensslcnf.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\krb5.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\libreswan.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\nss.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\openssh.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\opensshserver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\openssl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FIPS\opensslcnf.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\krb5.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\libreswan.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\nss.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\openssh.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\opensshserver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\openssl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\FUTURE\opensslcnf.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\krb5.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\libreswan.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\nss.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\openssh.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\opensshserver.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\openssl.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\LEGACY\opensslcnf.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\NEXT\bind.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\NEXT\gnutls.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\NEXT\java.txt
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\NICDRV_8169\WIN10\WGSExtractv4\cygwin64\usr\share\crypto-policies\NEXT\krb5.txt
Many times the following registry keys will not be removed:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{8833FFB6-5B0C-4764-81AA-06DFEED9A476}
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Realtek\Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver
A way to remove Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver from your computer using Advanced Uninstaller PRO
Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver is a program offered by Realtek. Frequently, users choose to remove this application. This can be efortful because uninstalling this by hand requires some advanced knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best EASY procedure to remove Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your Windows system, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general utility to take care of your Windows PC.
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- download the program by pressing the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
- install Advanced Uninstaller PRO
3. Click on the General Tools button
4. Click on the Uninstall Programs feature
5. A list of the programs installed on your computer will appear
6. Scroll the list of programs until you locate Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver or simply activate the Search field and type in "Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver". If it is installed on your PC the Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver application will be found automatically. When you select Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver in the list of applications, the following information regarding the application is made available to you:
- Star rating (in the left lower corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver, ranging from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
- Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
- Details regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by pressing the Properties button.
- The publisher is: http://www.realtek.com
- The uninstall string is: C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{8833FFB6-5B0C-4764-81AA-06DFEED9A476}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -removeonly
8. After uninstalling Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to start the cleanup. All the items that belong Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver that have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry entries, files or directories are left behind on your PC.
Your computer will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.
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Disclaimer
The text above is not a piece of advice to remove Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver by Realtek from your PC, nor are we saying that Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver by Realtek is not a good application for your PC. This page simply contains detailed info on how to remove Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver in case you decide this is what you want to do. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' computers.
2016-06-23 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO
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