This package installs an updated version of the Microsoft Windows 7, Vista and XP device driver for the Realtek Ethernet that comes preinstalled in your computer.

This package requires approximately 10MB of space on your hard drive.

This package has been approved for use with the following systems:

• All ThinkCentre M71e systems.
• All ThinkCentre Edge 71 systems.

1. Click the file link to download the file from the Web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file.

Windows 7

1. Click Start, then click Start Search.
2. Type c4etn04us17_win7.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
3. Double-click the c4etn04us17_win7.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue.
4. Click Next. Read the license agreement.
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
6. Click Next.
7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_win7.exe.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Finish to extract the necessary files to your hard drive.

Windows Vista

1. Click Start, then click Start Search.
2. Type c4etn04us17_vista.exe in the search field, then click Search Everywhere. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
3. Double-click the c4etn04us17_vista.exe icon. You may see a dialog stating "A program needs your permission to continue". If you see this dialog, click Continue.
4. Click Next. Read the license agreement.
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
6. Click Next.
7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_vista.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Finish to extract the necessary files to your hard drive.

Windows XP

1. Click Start, select Search and then click All files and folder.
2. Type c4etn04us17_xp.exe in the search field, then click Search. This will locate the file you just downloaded.
3. Double-click the c4etn04us17_xp.exe icon.
4. Click Next. Read the license agreement.
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
6. Click Next.
7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_xp.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Finish to extract the necessary files to your hard drive.

Windows 7

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run.
2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_win7.exe, then click OK.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the package and complete the installation.

Windows Vista

1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, then click Run.
2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_vista.exe, then click OK.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the package and complete the installation.

Windows XP

1. Click Start, then click Run.
2. Type C:\SWTOOLS\DRIVERS\ETHERNET\c4etn04us17_xp.exe, then click OK.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to install the package and complete the installation.