File deleted before downloaded in Ajax call in Asp.net MVC <p>I am generating a excel file by using the Ajax call to my Action in my controller class in my ASP.net MVC application.Its working fine but the problem occures some time when my file is in downloading stage and the ajax call delete it.If there is any way without SetTimeout then please tell me.</p> <p><strong>Generate Excel File</strong></p> <pre><code>$.ajax({ url: "@Url.Action("GenerateReport", "ClientAdmin")", type: "POST", data: { reportStart: reportStart, reportEnd: reportEnd}, dataType: "json", traditional: true, success: function (downloadUrl) { //Download excel file window.location = "/ClientAdmin/Download?file=" + downloadUrl; //Delete excel file $.ajax({ url: "@Url.Action("DeleteReportFile", "ClientAdmin")", type: "POST", data: { file: downloadUrl }, dataType: "json", success: function (downloadUrl) { }, error: function () { AlertShow("Error!", "Oops! An error occured"); } }) }, error: function () { AlertShow("Error!", "Oops! An error occured"); } }) </code></pre>