Hello all. The original topic was locked, so this is the only way I can provide this fix.
I found that windows 10 metro apps/services such as, the windows store, outlook, windows update etc. do not seem to think that there is an internet connection when using the PIA (Privet internet access) VPN. The fix in the forums for this VPN problem was to
tick the "Client for Microsoft networks" box in my VPN's TAP device properties, but unfortunately, this did not work for me. However, I have managed to fix the problem, and this is what I did that worked for my situation.
Go to: Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections
Right-click the TAP network device for your VPN.
Go to properties.
Click Configure.
click the Advanced tab
Select "Media Status"
Change Value to "Always connected"
Click ok.
Right-click the TAP network device for your VPN again.
Go to properties.
Click "internet services version 4 (TCP/IPv4)"
Click Properties.
Click Advanced.
Tick the "Automatic Metric" boxClick ok.
Click ok.
Click Close.
Your Windows 10 / Microsoft Metro app services should now have an internet connection.
Hope this is of help to others.