Realtek RTL8852CE Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Driver

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Driver Id : K44W5

Importance : Critical

Version : 6001.16.162.2, A08 Latest version Recommended version Latest and Recommended version

Release Date : 08 May 2025

Download Type : Driver

Category : Network, Ethernet & Wireless

This package contains the Realtek RTL8852CE Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver. Wireless and Bluetooth drivers help your operating system to communicate with wireless and Bluetooth devices. This update addresses the Dell Security Advisories (DSA). A security advisory is a statement when a security vulnerability impacts a product, and a remedy is available for the vulnerability.

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File Format: Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.

File Name: Realtek-RTL8852CE-Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth-Driver_K44W5_WIN64_6001.16.162.2_A08_01.EXE

File size: 27.21 MB

To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.

MD5: 248fc694a73a05cf50ac44332c12a48d

SHA1: 2861e142a4915e4d8173e5a611396b57fe22ac7e

SHA-256: da81023876c545db0f43ec823a37e737c2c7b14fafe295068490ad2a50cb9035

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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- This release contains security updates as disclosed in the Dell Security Advisory DSA-2025-054. For more information, see Dell Security Advisories and Notices.

Enhancements:
- This release contains certified drivers for Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Windows 10 2022 Update, Windows 11 October 2021 Update, Windows 11 22H2 Update, Windows 11 23H2 Update, and Windows 11 24H2 Update.

Important Information

- After you install this update, the Realtek RTL8852CE Wi-Fi version that is displayed in Device Manager is 6001.16.162.2.
- After you install this update, the Realtek RTL8852CE Bluetooth version that is displayed in Device Manager is 2.1072.2401.1905.
- WLAN and Bluetooth combo drivers take no more than 1 minute to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.

Compatible Systems

Dell 16 DC16251

Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1

Supported Operating Systems

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021

Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024

Windows 11 S-Mode

Windows 11

Windows 10, 64-bit

Windows 10S 64-bit

Installation instructions

Dell Update Package Instructions

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.