How to install the latest Realtek PCIE CardReader driver for Windows 10
How to install the latest Realtek PCIE CardReader driver for Windows 10
If you have a Realtek PCIE CardReader device in your computer, you may need to update its driver to ensure its optimal performance and compatibility with Windows 10. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. is a leading manufacturer of network and multimedia ICs, and it provides regular updates for its products on its official website and through Microsoft Update Catalog.
Windows 10: Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MTD driver update(08 22 2017)
One of the latest updates released by Realtek for its PCIE CardReader device is the MTD driver update (08 22 2017), which has the version number 10.0.15063.21299. This update is compatible with Windows 10, version 1703 and later, and it supports multiple languages. According to the description on Microsoft Update Catalog[^2^], this update improves the stability and performance of the device, and fixes some issues that may cause errors or crashes.
To install this update, you have two options: you can either download it manually from Microsoft Update Catalog or Realtek's website, or you can use Windows Update to check for updates automatically and install them if available. Here are the steps for each option:
Option 1: Download and install the update manually
Go to Microsoft Update Catalog and search for "Realtek PCIE CardReader".
Find the update that matches your device model, Windows version, and language. For example, if you have a Realtek PCIE CardReader device with the hardware ID PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_5229, Windows 10 version 1703 or later, and English language, you can choose the update with the title "Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MTD driver update released in June 2017" and the index number 3.
Click on the "Download" button next to the update title, and then click on the link that appears in the pop-up window to download the .cab file.
Once the download is complete, open the .cab file with a file extractor program such as WinRAR or 7-Zip.
Extract the files to a folder on your computer.
Go to Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Device Manager".
Expand the "Memory technology devices" category and find your Realtek PCIE CardReader device.
Right-click on the device and select "Update driver".
Select "Browse my computer for driver software".
Select "Let me pick from a list of available drivers on my computer".
Select "Have Disk" and browse to the folder where you extracted the files from the .cab file.
Select the .inf file that matches your device model and click "Open".
Click "OK" and then "Next" to install the driver.
Restart your computer if prompted.
Option 2: Use Windows Update to install the update automatically
Go to Settings by clicking on the Start menu and selecting "Settings".
Select "Update & Security".
Select "Windows Update".
Select "Check for updates".
If there are any updates available for your device, they will be downloaded and installed automatically.
Restart your computer if prompted.
After installing the update, you can check if your Realtek PCIE CardReader device is working properly by inserting a memory card into it and accessing its contents. You can also check the driver version by going to Device Manager, right-clicking on the device, selecting "Properties", and then selecting "Driver". The driver version should be 10.0.15063.21299 or higher. e0e6b7cb5c