Officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe - Download and Fix Runtime Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Background task for Office flighting system files, such as officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Microsoft for MSO.

officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe was initially released with Microsoft OneNote 2016 on 12/03/2018 for the Windows 10 Operating System. The latest file update released for Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) 2016 was on 06/01/2018 [file version 16.0.9029.2167].

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe
File Extension: EXE file extension
Description: Background task for Office flighting system
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Software Program: MSO
Developer: Microsoft
Software: Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit)
Software Version: 2016
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: Pre-release, Special build
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0xc5682
Code Size: 869888


What are officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Error Messages?


officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit).

In most cases, officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe error messages mean that Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe errors include:

  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe - Bad Image.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Application Error.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe could not be found.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe could not be installed.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe could not be started.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe failed to initialize properly.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
  • officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe is not running.
  • Cannot find officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe.
  • Error starting program: officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe.
  • Faulting Application Path: officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe.
  • The file officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe is missing or corrupt.
  • Windows failed to start - officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe.
System Error


The program can’t start because officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using MSO. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.


Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
  4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
  5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
  6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) software.

You can uninstall Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) 2016 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) 2016

Microsoft Corporation

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
  4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
  5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe files for every applicable version of Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit). Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\
  4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.


GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.



Download officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit) EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing officebackgroundtaskhandler.exe and all other EXE files for Microsoft Project Professional 2016 (64-Bit). An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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