Contig defrag problem

used Contig for some time but, a defrag, shut down and when
i restarted the desktop appeared similar to windows first install
a few program shortcuts were there, many missing and all folders
pdfs etc had gone. restore didn't work but i used search, found
folders and was able to copy files updated since my last backup,
ended up formatting and reinstalling everything

anyone know what might have happened ?

any recommendations for a free defragger ?

 

Auslogics and IObit

 

thanks gnome, will try Auslogics

 

One of best defrag is jkdefrag whether paid or free !

http://www.kessels.com/JkDefrag/

 

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I baulk at endorsing paid for software on a public forum but I will on this matter. Raxco is the product if you must spend money

 

I do not think drive defragmentation was/is your issue, did you get this sorted?