What are you seeing on your machine?
Under normal circumstances, the daemon should use 0% of your CPU and negligible memory. However, it will spike temporarily when:
To ensure the successful deployment and operation of a standalone updater daemon, the following best practices should be followed:
If you want to stop the daemon from running automatically without deleting the main application, you can remove its launch trigger.
If you are facing issues like high CPU usage, it is generally better to troubleshoot the problem rather than remove the component. Try restarting the OneDrive application or your system, and ensure both your macOS and OneDrive are updated to their latest versions. If you suspect malware, run a full system scan with a reputable antivirus program. standaloneupdaterdaemon
StandaloneUpdaterDaemon (often seen as StandaloneUpdaterDaemon.xpc
daemon: name: "myapp-updater" interval: "6h" start_delay: "30s" max_failures_before_backoff: 3
: Security researchers have previously identified "Local Privilege Escalation" vulnerabilities in this daemon, where its insecure verification methods could allow a low-privilege user to gain root access. Apple Support Community Troubleshooting and Fixes
The Standalone Updater Daemon provides a robust, cross-platform foundation for unattended software updates. By decoupling update logic from the application and user session, it ensures systems remain patched, secure, and consistent—even in unreliable environments. Its design prioritizes , verifiability , and automatic recovery , making it suitable for embedded devices, server fleets, and desktop applications alike. What are you seeing on your machine
If you suspect the file is a disguised threat, run a scan using a reputable Mac security tool like Malwarebytes to ensure your system is clean. How to Fix High CPU Usage or Remove It
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If too many update daemons run simultaneously when you turn on your computer, they can noticeably slow down your system's boot time. How to Disable or Remove StandaloneUpdaterDaemon If you are facing issues like high CPU
button to terminate it. This often unfreezes a stuck update process. Manual Removal (For OneDrive Issues)
A standalone updater daemon is a background process that runs on a computer or device, responsible for checking and updating software applications to their latest versions. The term "standalone" refers to the fact that the updater daemon operates independently, without requiring a specific application to be running. This allows the updater daemon to check for updates and perform updates even when the application is not in use.
It is verifying the cryptographic signature of a downloaded update file.