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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-26T22:53:09+00:00

    Hi

    I'm sorry but I don't get how and where exactly in the properties you changed the "user or group". Could you please upload some pictures it'll be very helpful.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-26T14:38:47+00:00

    Not resolved for me. I have still this fancy command line flashy thingy...

    Furthermore Office is indicating my office subscription is about to end. I have an automatically renewed subscription and I checked my license with an online Microsoft supporter. I'm pretty sure this two things are related. The only advise I got is to uninstall Office and install it again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-05-26T08:12:57+00:00

    Resolved with Widnows Update KB4020102 ?

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-05-26T08:02:39+00:00

    I no longer have this issue, looks like it got resolved with version 1705 8201.2025.

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