Well now it seems I can connect to the internet with secureline vpn running, only, in the Network and Sharing Centre it still has a red X between me and the internet.
Does anyone think I might have an infection or something, as this just seems really weird?
I mean last night when I tried to put the vpn on it couldn't connect and now it can, and last night I couldn't connect to the internet when vpn was on and now it's gone back to normal. It's all very strange, although I wouldn't put it past the UK government for corrupting everyone's internet connection.
Anyway, thanks for no help on figuring this out and I guess you can call this fixed although if it happens again I will be back.
I now have less faith in Avast vpn to keep me safe out here.