It’s often just finishing a heavy update. Give it 10–15 minutes.
Most updater daemons respect system-wide settings: standaloneupdaterdaemon
The StandaloneUpdaterDaemon is a background process that runs on certain operating systems, particularly on macOS and Windows. Its primary function is to facilitate the updating of software and firmware on the system, ensuring that all installed applications and components are up-to-date and running with the latest features, security patches, and bug fixes. It’s often just finishing a heavy update
– Upon detecting an update, the daemon downloads the package in chunks (using delta patching if supported). To minimize disruption, it waits for the system to be idle (low CPU usage, no active full-screen applications). Finally, it applies the update, which may require restarting the associated application or, in rare cases, the entire system. Its primary function is to facilitate the updating
The feature is a background process (daemon) primarily associated with Microsoft OneDrive on macOS. It functions as a specialized updater to ensure the application remains current with security fixes and feature improvements independently of the main Microsoft AutoUpdate tool. Key Characteristics
Select it and click the at the top to quit the process.