Norton is your first problem. But for a 60 year old novice, I'll give you that one.
Get rid of that Dinosaur! Your computer will thank you for it.
AS a working Computer tech, the Norton Removal Tool is my favorite piece of Software.
There may be other protection software running on your PC that is protecting you , from downloading some piece of software that is not good, and that may damage your PC or windows.
Have you researched that software, to see if maybe it contains Spyware or Worse. ???
When my own PC refuses to download something, there is usually a very good reason for it.
My own HOST file contains the addresses of literally thousands of bad sites that I absolutely cannot go to.
I don't see that as a bad thing, but a good thing, keeping me safe. I run a program called "Hosts Manager" that downloads new entries to my hosts file every week. It's all in an effort to keep me out of trouble.
Laters!
TechnoMage
PS: I just did what you should have done, before posting here. I Googled "National League of Poker" and got tens of sites that reported it as BAD. See for yourself.
Ripoff Report | NLOP (National League Of Poker) Complaint Review Internet: 351203
Among my own computer customers, the worse time I have is with guys who insist on Playing On-Line Poker. Those sites are loaded with spyware and tracking cookies. They are the Pits! I absolutely cannot protect any computer where the user refuses to listen to me, and insists on playing on-line poker. They are also watched closely by the ABC boys. (FBI, NSA, CIA, etc.) and they know every person who plays those sites. Not my idea of a fun time! Eh?