OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration flashes a window every hour

Anonymous
2017-04-15T05:19:15+00:00

Is there a really, really good reason that the "OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration" task (see it in Task Scheduler, Microsoft, Office) must run every hour?  This is what it says that it does: "This task initiates Office Background Task Handler, which updates relevant Office data."

I ask, because it runs officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe in such a way that it flashes a window (itself) on the screen. Only instantaneously to be sure, but it's noticeable, especially once you catch onto what's happening. You can run the task manually if you want to see it without waiting.

Why doesn't the task use one of the many tricks to hide a window from displaying?

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Anonymous
2017-05-30T14:37:13+00:00

( Update 6/7/17 - PaulSey... )

The fix is now available in mainstream builds 16.8210.2075 released on 6/6/17

This issue is fixed starting with build 16.0.8201.2025 which is now available as the latest update for those participating in the Office Insiders Slow program. It will be included in a future update for those not participating in Insiders.

For more information on joining Office Insiders see the Office Insider page.

Thank you everyone for reporting this issue!

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-28T18:23:01+00:00

    What if I dont have outlook installed  it's telling me I have to pay for it? LMFAO Anyways I just installed microsoft word trial can I get to that update from here? This is a new pc  i don't use ms word just want to get rid of this garbage pop up since it minimizes my games when i'm streaming. Please dont tell me I have to purchase outlook to be able to get rid of this....

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-27T23:20:04+00:00

    open outlook , go to file  go to office account and there should be an update in there you can click to update office.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-27T21:53:50+00:00

    I just recently got this problem and although I know what it is, I have been checking for solutions how did you obtain that update or is it automatic?

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-27T02:32:56+00:00

    new update fixed it for me on office insider slow ring, got a update have not seen it since :)

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