Why is Ajax.ActionLink updating entire page instead of just UpdateTarget

Question

This should replace just the UpdateTarget, but it does not, it replaces the entire page and I don\'t see why. The correct partial view is being returned, but instead of replaci

Answer 1

Adding below script file reference worked.

<script src="~/Scripts/jquery.unobtrusive-ajax.min.js"></script>

Answer 2

This happens because of this main reason that your jquery script file and jquery unobtrusive ajax are not included on the main layout or child view, i am afraid that you are missing them,include the jquery,jquery unobtrusive ajax files in view and it will work like a charm.

Answer 3

Check if you are loading @Scripts.Render("~/bundles/jqueryval") into your page somewhere or not. It is probably because unobtrusive javascript file is not getting loaded. Check this video

Edit:
Please check if you there packages installed in your packages.config file.

<package id="Microsoft.jQuery.Unobtrusive.Ajax" version="3.1.1" targetFramework="net451" />
  <package id="Microsoft.jQuery.Unobtrusive.Validation" version="3.0.0" targetFramework="net451" />