Windows 10: Installing Windows 10 free

Hi... I tried (unsuccessfully) to download Win 10 to my Win7 laptop during the free period. However, trying to install it through Windows Update just screwed my laptop ... I have now had to restore it to a clean condition and start again.


Couple of questions pls:


1. Do you think I would be more successful installing Win 10 from a disk or download than in was through Update?


2. Given that I tried (but unsuccessfully) to download Winb10 during the free period, would MS allow me now to install Win 10 for free?


Thanks

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