A lot of Realtek updates all of a sudden?

erpster4 · May 17, 2022

MadScientist said:
Let it finish updating the Realtek drivers. If you have problems with them you can always roll them back. Your call if you want to update them further using MUC. I use it for updating my Realtek audio and software component drivers on 4 computers. No problems with them.
For updating Intel's graphic, wireless, bluetooth, and chipset drivers I use Intel's Driver & Support Assistant. Intel® Driver & Support Assistant
For updating my Realtek LAN drivers I go here: Realtek PCIe FE / GBE / 2.5G / Gaming Ethernet Family Controller Software - REALTEK
For AMD drivers here: https://www.amd.com/en/support

the problem is that the OP has Realtek stuff from WU that is related to audio, not the LAN. and the OP may not need any new Realtek LAN drivers if the HP laptop doesn't use such kind and using a different brand ethernet/LAN adapter.
anything with "Realtek MEDIA", "Realtek SoftwareComponent" and/or "Realtek Device Extension" from WU is all related to the Realtek high definition audio hardware {well that's Microsoft's Windows DCH driver structure/format used by Realtek for you folks}

edit - if Windows update offered something like "Realtek Semiconductor Corp NET", that would be a different Realtek device in which that could either be a Realtek Wifi/WLAN or Realtek ethernet/LAN device

Josey Wales · May 19, 2022

I am getting these Realtek Audio Driver Updates on a daily basis. Strange.

The-Hive · May 19, 2022

Josey Wales said:
I am getting these Realtek Audio Driver Updates on a daily basis. Strange.

No problems here Josey, I get them very occasionally

cereberus · May 19, 2022

The-Hive said:
No problems here Josey, I get them very occasionally

They are like London buses - you don't see any for ages, then five turn up at same time.

Josey Wales · May 19, 2022

The-Hive said:
No problems here Josey, I get them very occasionally

I went to MSI and updated the Driver to the latest release so it should stop.

The-Hive · May 19, 2022

Josey Wales said:
I went to MSI and updated the Driver to the latest release so it should stop.

Hopefully will cure it Josey. back on win 10 once I had a problem with an Intel driver from Intel being replaced by windows update and Intel would try to replace that one and that went on for a while.

elbmek · May 19, 2022

I got an AMD processor when I upgarded and a new up to date MB. How come AMD's are only half the cost of Intel's????? My pc man recommended the AMD.

retiredat44 · May 19, 2022

I never use those updates, only Windows updates, not 3rd party. I do those on my own. Less chance for causing issues IMHO

maxXPsoft · May 19, 2022

probe7 said:
Is this normal? What's Realtek doing? I checked just yesterday and no updates.

I have 6 Realtek on my system also my Intel at 17 but there are several different Intel things here. 34 Drivers total but my system was bought 4/12/2018. I wouldn't worry about it just let er rip cause they small files really.

asturias7 · May 20, 2022

elbmek said:
I got an AMD processor when I upgarded and a new up to date MB. How come AMD's are only half the cost of Intel's????? My pc man recommended the AMD.

I think it's simply a matter of how much they want to charge. I have a desktop and laptop, both with AMD processors and have never had any problems.

Dru2 · May 20, 2022

elbmek said:
How come AMD's are only half the cost of Intel's?????

Proof?????

And it needs to be apples to apples, not oranges to apples.

elbmek · May 20, 2022

Here in the UK Intel chips are almost twice thew price of the AMD equivalent. The pc man told me when I was in his place discussing my new up to date MB, and I said I will probalby have an intel chip in it. He gave me a price, and it halved when I said AMD. £700 x AMD & MB; £1300-1400 Intel with same MB.

"AMD's line-up is cheaper than Intel's, offers better multi-threaded performance, comparable gaming performance and comes bundled with good CPU coolers."

and

AMD beats Intel at its own game: Ryzen 2 CPUs are cheaper, better and more competitive than anything else in the market-Tech News , Firstpost

AMD’s line-up is cheaper than Intel's, offers better multi-threaded performance, comparable gaming performance and comes bundled with good CPU coolers.

www.firstpost.com

If you look at my spec I have a ryzen 9 - 12 core

Dru2 · May 20, 2022

You said...

elbmek said:
How come AMD's are only half the cost of Intel's?????

That 4-year-old article in no way supports your "half the cost" claim. And your "PC man" may have priced you a twice as much intel product, but that doesn't mean a comparable one to your AMD was in fact twice the cost. Also, online sales don't support your claims.

Again, apples to apples, not oranges to apples.

Peace

elbmek · May 20, 2022

You are obviously doubting my word. I just picked them out as an example. If you don't believe me thats you're problem. The lad looked up the costs on his pc in the shop and told me. I had no reason to doubt him, as he has been looking after my gear for years. Looking at Ryzen 9 v Intel cost wise, in the USA they are almost identical, intel slightly higher. Butr I am not talking about USA, I am talking about my shop, in my country.

Dru2 · May 20, 2022

elbmek said:
You are obviously doubting my word. I just picked them out as an example. If you don't believe me thats you're problem.

I'm simply looking at comparable prices which don't support your claim... Tom's Hardware article: AMD vs Intel: Which CPUs Are Better in 2022?

If anything, some AMD's prices are higher than a comparable Intel CPU.... AMD vs Intel: which chipmaker does processors better?. Sorry, but your claim simply isn't supported. And I can't say what your "PC man" did to validate such a claim. I only know the actual comparable prices dispute that.

Peace

elbmek · May 20, 2022

here endeth the lesson

Dru2 · May 20, 2022

Agree

A lot of Realtek updates all of a sudden?

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