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gndmnl
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Apr 28, 2025

SRV 2022 WDS - Can't import Realtek NIC Drivers

hello,

i'm using windows deployment services (WDS) on my windows server 2022.

many clients (windows 10 and windows 11) have a "Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller" as onboard NIC.

if i get the required driver from ex. HP or DELL i can't import it into my WDS server (error code:0xC10408A6). even the driver from the microsoft catalog won't import. normally i would get it from realtek homepage, but this driver won't import either.

a friend of mine has a WDS on a windows server 2019. he can import the driver from the realtek homepage an it works fine.

 

what can i do? the error description says that the cause for failed packages includes unsigned x64 driver-package (it's signed), network connectivity (it's fine) and package corruption (but it works on server 2019).

 

my 2022 server has the latest windows updates.

Networking
Server 2022
wds
Windows Server

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    nrdntn
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 12, 2025

    I tried the same thing on Windows Server 2022 and WDS and got the same issue

    I tried the driver for a HP ProDesk 400 G5 Small Form Factor PC and this driver from Lenovo, which is a Realtek Ethernet Driver for Windows 11 64-bit (Version 21H2 or Later) - IdeaCentre Gaming5 17ACN7


    Both drivers are shown as signed

    Lenovo

    HP

    Any idea or support would be greatly appreciated.

  • nrdntn's avatar
    nrdntn
    Copper Contributor
    Jun 12, 2025

    Hello,

    I tried the same thing on Windows Server 2022 and WDS with the same failed package result:


    This Realtek driver from HP https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp111001-111500/sp111219.exe for a HP ProDesk 400 G5 Small Form Factor PC.

    The package is shown as signed

    I tried the same thing with a Lenovo Realtek Ethernet driver from here:
    https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds556582-realtek-ethernet-driver-for-windows-11-64-bit-version-21h2-or-later-ideacentre-gaming5-17acn7

    and got the same error.

    Any assistance would be great.

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