OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration flashes a window every hour

Question

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.

Answer 1

( 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!

Answer 2

+1, it also gets focus so it takes me out of fullscreen apps.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

It isn't for me, I have Office 365 personal and it started happening since the last update, around.. a week ago.