Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio driver download and installation

Realtek AC'97 Audio is a MEDIA hardware device. This driver was developed by Realtek. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10DE&DEV_026B&SUBSYS_812A1043.

1. Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 6.0.1.6305 dated 2009-06-19.
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3. Start the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Download size of the driver: 13777427 bytes (13.14 MB)
This driver was installed by many users and received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 63461 votes.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

2. How to use DriverMax to install Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio driver

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Realtek AC'97 Audio driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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