This area is accessed from File > System Tools > General > HowNow Add-in Manager
The HowNow Add-in Manager provides additional functionality in Microsoft Windows and Office making it easier to interact with HowNow. Any Add-ins that require Administrator rights to be installed will have the shield icon.
The Add-in Manager can be disabled system wide.
In File > System Options > System Settings select the Disable Add-in Manager on Startup.
See detailed information on each of the add-ins in separate articles.