sorry guys i have amended the files in etc/openvpn and it now runs but it doesnt connect to the remote server but it only kills my internet connection on the box.
when i ssh i dont get any ip address in the command window.
when i stop openvpn my network connection becomes active again and when i ssh it displays my vm wan ip address.
im sure the username and password are correct because i have accessed the socks 5 proxy on my phone. I also tried generating a new one and
i have tried different ovpn config files from different servers.