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
    2017-09-15T14:58:12+00:00

    The office 365 I use has and continues to flash and I am having issues with keyboard not typing the correct keys, freezing, double spacing and skips.  I have gone through troubleshooting and as usual it does not fix the issues I am having.  The office 16 fix is not fixed even with the update.  I am going to demand a refund should MS Office 365 fail to looking into this and make a major repair on your bug...

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-07-08T19:30:06+00:00

    This problem showed up on my Lenovo desktop with Windows 10 this week, July 3-7,2017.

    I see that you state the "The fix is now available in mainstream builds 16.8210.2075 released on 6/6/17." Does that mean that this fix has been done for those not participating in Insiders? I don't participate in Insiders, and this problem exists on my desktop.

    Thanks you for answering this question. If this fix hasn't been done for those not participating in Insiders, then could you please tell me when it will be fixed.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-04-28T15:16:43+00:00

    Thank you for reporting that you are still seeing this issue. What is your build number?

    -Greg

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-04-18T16:08:30+00:00

    I'm almost afraid to ask, but do you know how long this has been going on?  I haven't been using the C2R version of Office for too many months. I hope this isn't one of those things that's always been.

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