How does disk fragmentation affect disk errors?

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How does disk fragmentation affect disk errors?
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While not a direct cause, excessive disk fragmentation can contribute to disk errors. Fragmented files are scattered across the disk, increasing the read/write head's travel time and potentially stressing the drive. Defragmenting the drive (for HDDs, not SSDs) can sometimes improve performance and reduce the likelihood of errors.