Lost all contacts AND apps after updating my 3G to 4.0

I lost everything with the exception of my Safari bookmarks and my photos in my photo album. Have tried restoring from several back ups but nothing. Any other PC users with a 3G have this issue? Any help would be MUCH appreciated. - Duane

I have actually more than once but to no avail. No one else who is synced to a PC has seemed to lose both and still not get them back after trying from various restore points from what I can tell. Thanks though!

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