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I've got a laptop with a built-in Realtek USB and PCIe media card reader, and I'm trying to make sure I have the right drivers installed. I think some of my file transfers are slower than they should be when using SD cards. I've been on the Realtek website, but the list of drivers is quite overwhelming.

Does anyone know which specific driver version I should be looking for? Also, is there an optimal way to ensure that I've correctly installed or updated these drivers? I've heard sometimes using the device manager to update drivers isn't the most reliable method. Any advice or tips would be really appreciated. Thanks!

11 days later

To ensure you have the right Realtek driver for your media card reader, it's best to visit your laptop manufacturer's website and check for the specific driver they recommend. They usually tailor drivers for optimal performance with their hardware. When installing, download the driver file and manually run the setup instead of relying on Device Manager, as the latter sometimes doesn't find the latest versions. You could also use third-party driver update tools, but make sure they're reputable to avoid potential issues. Have you noticed any specific error messages, or is it just slower transfer speeds you're experiencing?

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