Windows 10: Realtek PCIe Family Controller causes BSOD. IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL.

Im trying to install a fresh copy of windows 11 on my machine. My issue is that on network screen when i insert the ethernet cable it causes a BSOD with errors such as => "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL", "SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED", "KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION" and "DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION". The driver "Realtek PCIe Gbe Family Controller" seems to cause this issue. When i disable the Realtek driver and try to install the official lenovo thinkcentre drivers, the BSOD goes away but still leaves me without internet. I have confirmed that the specific lenovo driver works, tested on a previou

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RealTek PCIe GBE Family Controller not working

I searched for "Realtek pcie GBE controller" in the search box on this site and found this -

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I tried the last suggestion and it worked for me.

 

Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller limited to 100mbps

I see. There's definitely something going on with your PCIe controller. Since you've already installed the drivers, may I confirm if that also include the Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller? And did you downloaded the drivers from the motherboard's manufacturer website?

You can try to disable and re-enable the PCIe controller. Another thing to try is to reinstall the Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller driver.

 

realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller

In control panel, hardware and sound, pc, it is showing the troubleshoot warning triangle. Right clck and select troubleshoot and it tells me

"Problem detected with Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller.

I have checked in 'advanced' etc, the driver is listed as Microsoft 10/05/2013, 8.1.510.2013 which is says is up-to-date.

Is there really a problem and if so what do I need to do?

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