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It did, but the hardware ID seemed to be right and all other drivers were listed as older or "less than optimal". The one I installed was nicely highlighted in green and had the same signature numbers as the already installed driver.
So, I did look at the options and wasn't just doing it blindly. However, I concede that I'm not fully up to speed with what all the values meant. By the presentation of the options, however, SDIO was making it pretty clear that which one should be the best to install but, after installing, my computers were slower to boot.
So, that's three machines (my two plus Smiley's one) that have had a problem with the RealTek driver dated 9th June. Neither of us has found malware. So there does seem to be a problem either with the driver itself or, if the driver isn't suitable, SDIO making it look as if it is.
Anyway, I don't want to come across all grumpy. SDIO is very useful and has actually allowed me to get several poorly performing machines operating far more smoothly. The only issue that I have had has been with the RealTek driver.
Better if you use the scanner you trust.
But it does that automatically, no need for a script.
If it doesn't do that automatically, then the anti-malware program that's running is useless.
If you install any realtek drivers and have issues with slow/odd response from programs, check in services and see if you have a "Nahimic" service there, stop it, and disable it.
Its garbage that has been causing issues for years now. It is part of the extra effect processing.
