The Realtek RTL8139C+ Fast Ethernet NIC is a network device. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. Visitors have downloaded this file "PCI_Install_5687_installshield_12_1.16_.rar" 569 times with an aggregate rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.7 MB.
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Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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