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Why is a fragmented disk slower than one that is defragmented?

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The fragmented program has parts stored all over the hard driven. The computer has to keep on checking for where the next fragment is. All if this takes time especially if the program that you are trying to load is very large.

If the sectors for a program are consecutive, that makes loading a whole lot easier.

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