0x8007043b Windows Update Error

What causes Error 0x8007043b

# This error may occur if the WUAUSERV and BITS services are not configured properly in the registry.

To resolve this error, use the following method:

Resolution Suggestion One:

# Add WUAUSERV and BITS to the SvcHost process:


1. Click Start
2. Choose Run
3. In the Run box, type REGEDIT
4. Click OK

The Registry Editor opens.
*WARNING*
Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

5. Navigate to the following key:

HKEY_Local_Machine\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\SvcHost

6. Double-click to open the netsvcs key
7. Under Value Data
8. Add BITS and WUAUSERV to the list of services
9. Click OK
10. Exit the registry
11. Restart the system
 

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It is NOT possible to write a REG file for you to download and accomplish this for you as there are too many variables that could go wrong here! (Basically each machine could, and is going to vary....)

BUT...

Torgeir a Microsoft MVP in Scripting and WMI has written a VBScript that checks if BITS and wuauserv is listed in the Registry value netsvcs, and if not, adds them.