Here's a really good question I have a hard time solving. I currently run Windows 7 Ultimate x64. I have had it now for 2+ years and havnt had network issues. I am able to access the internet and surf the web HOWEVER, my network icon says I am not, and whenever I hover my mouse cursor over it, the balloon pops up saying "Network 3 Internet Access" (this is normal). At first I ignored this seeing as how it didn't effect my abilities to play games or watch videos. Now with the new Steam update, I can't log in because it believes there is no internet because of this. The last change I did to my PC was adding a VPN connection to my PC to allow remote play with my Nvidia Shield. When I did make this connection, it showed up, believing I "messed up" I deleted the connection but it still stuck around. I have no clue what's wrong.
what I have/Done
I HAVE a static IP for hosting reasons
I have a VPN connection
I have disabled un-used connections (Bluetooth adapter for networking, nada)
Delete config file in registry network folder
Update Network adapter
Update Windows
Any help would be greatly appreciated