How to Fix Realtek Semiconductor Driver Install Error 0x80070103 in Windows 11

Windows Update feature in Windows 11 is a simple way of keeping all the device drivers of your computer up-to-date with their latest version. However, sometimes Windows Update can display some errors which can be annoying. One such error is the Realtek semiconductor driver install error 0x80070103. If you are also annoyed by this error and want to resolve it, then I have described in this guide how to fix Realtek semiconductor driver install error 0x80070103 in Windows 11.

Causes behind 0x80070103 Error

The Realtek semiconductor driver error 0x80070103 signifies that Windows is unable  to install the desired update of Realtek semiconductor drivers, because the driver is either up-to-date or a better version of the driver is already installed. This can happen due to multiple reasons:

• Windows is trying to update a driver, which doesn’t need to be updated.
• Driver which is being installed is not compatible with the hardware or OS version.
• System files have been corrupted.
• Previous attempt to update the driver failed or was interrupted.
• Other software or drivers maybe conflicting with the new driver update.

Although there can be multiple reasons for the Reaktek error 0x80070103 in Windows 11, but you can surely resolve this problem by following the solution described in this guide.

Solution 1: Install Realtek Drivers Manually

Firstly, you should know that if you have no problem with this error and just want to install the latest driver update of the Realtek components on your computer, then you can do that without resolving this error. You can simply complete this task by going to the website of your laptop manufacturer and search for the drivers released for your laptop model number. As an example, I will show the steps for the HP laptop.

1. Go to the HP website, then search for your laptop model number and you will see the list of all the drivers recommended for your laptop model number. As an example, I downloaded the Realtek High-Definition Audio Drivers by clicking on the related ‘Download’ button.
   
2. Run the downloaded driver setup file and click on the ‘Next’ button in the Welcome screen.
   
3. In the License Agreement screen, choose the ‘I accept the terms in the license agreement’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
   
4. Click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.
   
5. Wait for the installation of the driver to complete.
   

You can follow the above steps for all the Realtek components installed on your computer. However, if you want to permanently resolve Realtek semiconductor driver install error 0x80070103 in Windows 11, then follow the steps described in the next section.

Solution 2 to fix 0x80070103 Error

In order to fix Realtek driver install error 0x80070103 in Windows 11 you will have to use Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter application. This is an app released by the Microsoft and I will be providing its free download link. Follow the steps given below to complete this task:

1. Click on this link to download Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter.
2. Run the Show or Hide Updates troubleshooter, then click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.
   
3. Wait for the troubleshooter to search for the problems.
   
4. Click on the ‘Hide updates’ option.
   
5. You will see a list of updates which can be hidden by using this troubleshooter. Now, I don’t have Realtek semiconductor driver in the list, but if your Windows is showing this error, then you will see Realtek semiconductor driver in the list. As an example, I have selected a random entry in the list, but you need to select the Realtek semiconductor driver  option. Finally, click on the ‘Next’ button.
   
6. Wait for the troubleshooter to resolve this problem.
   
7. When you see that the troubleshooting has completed, then click on the ‘Close’ button to close the troubleshooter.
   
8. Now restart your computer.
   

That’s it, after restart go to Windows Update page and you will find that the Realtek semiconductor driver install error 0x80070103 in Windows 11 has been fixed.

You can fix Realtek semiconductor driver install error 0x80070103 in Windows 11 when you troubleshoot and address its underlying cause. I have described in this guide a simple method of resolving this error in Windows 11, but if you aren’t satisfied with this solution, then you can seek assistance from the Windows or Realtek support forums.