OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration flashes a window every hour

Anonymous

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?

Insider Fast on Win10.

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Anonymous

( 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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Anonymous

2017-05-29T13:07:40+00:00

I know there are solutions posted, I just want to add that this is still an issue that needs to be fixed without people having to seek out a work around. I set OBS to record at 99 FPS just to catch this culprit in the act. About to go apply one of the suggested temporary fixes until MS can put out a REAL fix.
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Anonymous

2017-05-29T08:45:30+00:00

@MS: I'm a subscriber of Office365 and I can't understand, WHY this MS-Moron, who obviously is NOT able to develop good Software, is not using a Service, which runs the Task hidden???

MS should have enough Money to get good software-developers... so... MS should fire this idiot!
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Anonymous

2017-05-29T07:33:40+00:00

This may have been my answer too. Thanks for posting this solution. This popup has been driving me crazy.

Michael
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Anonymous

2017-05-28T18:35:58+00:00

Right click on the task. Click properties on pop up window. New window will open with multiple tabs. Go to the general tab if it's not already selected. Under security options is a *Change user or group...*button. Another pop up window will open. Type system inside the text area and confirm. That's all :)
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