Windows 10: CMD window constantly opens by itself - problem solving
If the black CMD window opens constantly on Windows 10, this is annoying, but in most cases there is no virus behind it. In this practical tip, we will show you how to solve the problem.
Windows 10: CMD window constantly opens by itself - problem solving
- The black CMD window, also called the command prompt, is the command center of Windows. You can execute numerous commands here by entering text. For the average Windows user, however, the CMD window is rather uninteresting.
- Not only can you open the CMD window, programs are also able to use the command prompt. However, this is usually only the case for installations. The window pops up briefly and usually disappears just as quickly.
- If the window appears next time, try to take a screenshot as soon as possible. At the top of the CMD window, you will find the file path of the file that executed the process. In this way you will find out the cause.
- The problem is currently occurring in Microsoft Office. However, there can be completely different causes. Track the file path and do a Google search for the file path if necessary. You rarely need to take virus removal measures.
Microsoft Office constantly opens the CMD window by itself
- Many users of Office 2016 are currently affected by the annoying CMD window. Version 16.0.8201.2025 runs the "OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration" process every hour. Nobody seems to know exactly what he is doing, but he shouldn't be really relevant.
- In the meantime, the problem has already been solved by an update. You will only receive this if you participate in the Office Insider program. Most users therefore have to wait a few days to weeks for the update.
- Alternatively, you can simply deactivate the hourly service. Read on in the next paragraph.
Office 2016: Deactivate OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration
- Open the start menu, simply enter "task planning" and select the appropriate search result.
- Click on the "Task Scheduler Library" in the navigation on the left and select the "Office" folder under "Microsoft".
- Click on the "OfficeBackgroundTaskHandlerRegistration" item and select the "Deactivate" option at the bottom right.
- The service is now switched off, the CMD window remains closed.
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