Standaloneupdaterdaemon [portable] File

: If the daemon prevents OneDrive from opening, you may need to reset the application by deleting its container files and reinstalling the client.

The Ghost in the Machine: A Tale of the StandAloneUpdaterDaemon standaloneupdaterdaemon

Why do developers choose a standalone daemon architecture over simply building the update function into the main application? The answer lies in robustness and efficiency. : If the daemon prevents OneDrive from opening,

sudo rm /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/standaloneupdaterdaemon locate "Standalone Updater Daemon"

Open services.msc , locate "Standalone Updater Daemon", set Startup Type to "Disabled".

If you are concerned it is malware, you can check its location. A legitimate daemon is located here: