[Full Guide] How to Transfer Realtek to Another Drive/Computer

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Overview

Realtek sound drivers are among the most common drivers used across Windows computers. Users who seek quality in their sounds usually seek these compatible drivers for their devices. However, while they are third-party drivers, there can be cases where you might be troubled with their location.

To avoid this, you need to understand that the need to transfer to another drive is probable in such a scenario. This article features solutions based on transferring Realtek drivers to another location without disturbing any services across the computer.

About Realtek and Its Products

Realtek is a diverse and intuitive company based on providing computing solutions to its users in the form of hardware and software solutions. With their unique and innovative ideas, Realtek has set itself up in the computing world as a company that presents solutions in computer operability. Thus, they have built communication network ICs, computer peripheral ICs, and multimedia ICs for resolving multiple issues within basic Windows computers.

Can I Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Drive?

Yes, it is definitely possible to transfer Realtek drivers across another driver. Though it is not that basic, the process is yet simple in execution. You need to put in some precautions before implementing this process. If these are taken care of, the transfer of drivers to another drive will be successful. This article will focus on several methods to educate users on how to transfer Realtek to another drive quickly.

Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Drive via An Intelligent Tool

Transferring drivers to another drive can be complex or might get complex if you do not process it properly. In such scenarios, you require a tool that offers proper data transfer with no loss. EaseUS Todo PCTrans is an exceptional solution that can transfer Realtek to another drive without any data loss.

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Where this tool offers you diverse file compatibility for processing transfer across the computer, it provides several other notable benefits, which makes it a great option in the market. You can find EaseUS Todo PCTrans as your go-to solution for effective data transfer. For this, you need to understand some essential benefits which would make your selection easier:

  • Where it is near impossible to transfer programs, software, applications, or games between devices, EaseUS Todo PCTrans makes it easy for users to transfer such files across drives and computers with ease.
  • You can process data transfer without any network connection, which makes it a better option than many other methods that feature the need for a network.
  • The complete data transfer process is exceptionally smooth, which saves the time and energy of users to great exceptions.

Do you want to learn how to transfer Realtek drivers using this powerful tool? Read and follow this guide to transfer your Realtek drivers:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Todo PCTrans and select transfer mode

On the main screen of EaseUS Todo PCTrans, go to "App Migration" section and click "Start" to continue.

select transfer mode

Step 2. Select apps and another drive to transfer

1. Select the source partition and tick applications, programs and software (marked as "Yes") that you'd like to migrate.

2. Click triangle icon to select another drive or disk as your target device and click "Transfer" to start the migration.

Select apps to migrate

Step 3. Finish the migration process

When the transferring process finishes, click "OK" to complete.

You can restart your PC to keep all the changes, and you should be able to run your migrated apps on the other drive again.

finish app migration

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Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Drive via Uninstall Shipment

Another quick solution that you can look into to transfer Realtek to a new drive involves uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers. Although the process seems exceptionally easy for users, the procession may take some of your time. If you are in search of the simplest techniques, the following guide provides you with something that you can try without putting yourselves in difficulty:

Step 1. Open the "Search" bar by using the shortcut keys of "Windows + S" and type in "Control Panel".

search for control panel

Step 2. As you open the window to Control Panel, lead into the "Adjust your computer's settings" section and proceed across "Uninstall a program"  from the list. This will open up a window containing all programs installed across the computer.

tap on uninstall a program option

Step 3. You need to locate the Realtek drivers program from the list. Right-click on it to select "Uninstall/Change" from the options. Successfully uninstall the program across your computer by following the on-screen instructions.

uninstall realtek drivers

Step 4. Lead to reinstall the program from an appropriate source. However, you need to realize that the installation needs to be processed across a new drive, as you wish to transfer Realtek to a new drive on your computer.

How Can I Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Computer?

What if you need to transfer your Realtek drivers to another computer? Although this seems improbable in execution, worry not as we have gotten the right set of methods to try. With the help of these methods, you can ensure that your requirement to transfer Realtek to another computer is fulfilled.

 Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Computer via USB Thumb Drive

 Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Computer Over the Same Network

Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Computer via USB Thumb Drive

A USB can be a proper source to transfer your driver data to another computer. However, the user needs to put in some effort to execute this process properly. Although the execution is simple, there are certain dynamics that the user should fulfill to avoid any uncertainty in their process. Follow the steps as described below to understand how you transfer the Realtek drivers across another computer:

Step 1. Open the "File Explorer" across your computer and follow the driver repository as follows to access your Realtek drivers:

C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository

On accessing this repository across File Explorer, you will find every installed driver within your computer.

access the system drivers

Step 2. Locate the Realtek drivers folder and right-click on them to select the option of "Copy".  Attach the flash drive with your computer and copy the folder across it.

select the copy option

Step 3. Take the flash drive across the other computer and access the external drive from File Explorer. Drag the copied folder across the computer's desktop or any other location, as appropriate.

Step 4. Lead to the "Search" icon on the taskbar and type in "Device Manager" to open a new window. As you are accessing the "Sound, video, and game controllers" section for installing Realtek drivers, expand the respective section.

expand sound video game controllers drivers

Step 5. Right-click across the available drivers and select "Properties" to open a new window. Go across the "Driver" tab and click on the "Update Driver" option in the window.

tap on update driver button

Step 6. On the next screen, specify the process of updating by selecting the option "Browse my computer for driver software". On the next screen, click "Browse" and navigate to the location where you dragged the copied driver folder. On selecting the driver, click on "OK".

browse for drivers location

Step 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers successfully on your other computer.

Transfer Realtek Drivers to Another Computer Over the Same Network

What if you come to know that you can have the option to transfer Realtek to another computer using the local network? This process provides proper execution; however, you need a running network connection, and the Realtek driver shifted from the C drive to another. Go through the available steps to know how you can process this successfully:

Step 1. To share the files across computers, you need to enable the "Nearby Sharing" option across both computers that are involved in the process. For this, open your computer Settings using the shortcut keys of "Windows + I".  Lead into the "System" tab from the panel and select the "Shared experiences" option.

access shared experiences option

Step 2. Scroll down on the window to find the option of "Nearby Sharing". Turn on its toggle to enable the option. Make sure the drop-down option just below the settings is changed to "Everyone nearby".

enable nearby sharing option

Step 3. Once done, access the computer from where you want to transfer your Realtek drivers. Access the same driver's repository provided in the above method and right-click on access the folder. Select "Sharing" in the available options.

tap on share option

Step 4. You will find the computer where you want to transfer the file in the "Find more people" section. Select the computer.

Step 5. A notification will appear across the new computer that will be receiving the file. Click the "Save & Open" option to accept the file transfer. Follow the process of updating your drivers through the Device Manager as provided in the previous method.

select save and open option

Conclusion

This article has provided you with proper techniques that can be practiced to transfer Realtek to another drive. If you are frustrated for some reason, worry not, as we provide the best options in the form of EaseUS Todo PCTrans that can be executed for proficient transfer of files. You should consider trying this method for exquisite results.

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FAQs on Transfer Realtek to Another Drive

Here we also listed some top concerned questions that you may also be interested in, and we listed answers below every question. Check and find answers to those questions in your mind now:

1. Can I change my Realtek audio driver?

Press "Windows Key + R" then type devmgmt.msc and hit "Enter" to open Device Manager. Expand "Sound, video, and game controllers" then right-click on Realtek High Definition Audio and select "Update Driver."

2. How do I reinstall Realtek audio?

You'll find this easy to do on Windows 10 by simply clicking the "Start Menu" and going to Device Manager. Once you're there, you can navigate to "sound, video, and game controllers", find the device that needs to be updated, right-click it and select "update driver".

3. Where are Realtek drivers located?

Click on the "Start" button and navigate to Device Manager. You can also access it via the Control Panel. Expand Sound, video, and game controllers from the list in Device Manager. Under this, locate the audio driver Realtek High Definition Audio.

4. Why is Realtek not showing in Device Manager?

If the Realtek HD Audio Manager is not working on your PC, it might be due to outdated drivers or missing files. The first fix you should try is to update the Realtek HD audio drivers in the Device Manager. Also, check for Windows Updates in the Settings app using which we can update the drivers automatically.

About the Author

Updated by Tracy King

Tracy became a member of the EaseUS content team in 2013. Being a technical writer for over 10 years, she is enthusiastic about sharing tips to assist readers in resolving complex issues in disk management, file transfer, PC & Mac performance optimization, etc., like an expert.

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