Use the wushowhide tool (detailed above) to hide the driver update. Also, set "Device installation settings" to "No" in Control Panel → System → Advanced System Settings → Hardware.
Realtek does not make consumer downloads easy. As of 2025, they redirect most users to OEMs. However, you may find a generic driver on GitHub or Realtek’s FTP (use with caution). realtek rtl8723de 802.11b g n pcie adapter driver