KB31604: How to make the Object Browser window close by default when executing a MicroStrategy Web report in 9.x

SYMPTOM:
Sometimes administrators do not want the Object Browser window to appear by default in Strategy Web in order to avoid modifications to the reports. Generally, the Report Objects window appears in the interface as shown in the next image:

 
Administrators can customize the PageConfig.xml file on the Strategy Web Server machine in such a way that the Object Browser window will always be displayed when a report is executed. Refer to the following Strategy Knowledge Base technical notes for details:
 
KB5600-7XX-1435: How can users make the Object Browser window open by default when executing a MicroStrategy Web report?
 
But to make the Object Browser window close by default in Strategy Web 9.x, user need to make some changes. The following steps demonstrate how to implement this customization:
 
ACTION:
 

<browser-setting desc=`Display the object browser in view mode for Report and Report Services` name=`obView` value=`0`/>

1. Locate the browserSettings.xmlfile. The default location is C:\Program Files\MicroStrategy\Web ASPx\WEB-INF\xml\config.
   
2. Create a backup of the browserSettings file.
   
3. Open the browserSettings.xml file and add following line to the .xml file. 
   
4. Go to 'Internet Option' and delete cookies under 'General' tab.
5. Go to 'Internet Option' and set privacy to 'High' under 'Privacy' tab. This will block unnecessary cookies.
   
6. Restart the Strategy Web server.
   
7. The Object Browser window will now be present on the screen each time a report is executed:
   

IMPORTANT NOTE:
For best practices, use Eclipse development platform to edit the required file(s). This way separate plugin folders will be created for each customization. This will help the customization maintenance and any future investigations on issues that might occur in that environment.
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Strategy SDK allows you to customize the standard Strategy Web interface, and extend and integrate the Strategy business intelligence functionality into other applications. However, before changing the way Strategy Web products look or behave, it is helpful to understand how the application is built. For more information regarding the Strategy Web architecture or the process of customizing Strategy Web, refer to Strategy Developer Zone (https://resource.microstrategy.com/msdz/).
 
 
To access the Strategy Developer Zone, you must have access to the Strategy Knowledge Base, you must have purchased the
Strategy SDK, and you must be current on your Strategy maintenance agreement. If you are a US-based business and believe that you satisfy all three of these conditions but you do not have access to the Strategy Developer Zone, contact Strategy Technical Support at support@microstrategy.com or at (703) 848-8700. If you are an international business, contact Strategy Technical Support at the appropriate email address or phone number found at http://www.microstrategy.com/Support/ContactUs.asp.
 
 
 
CUSTOMIZATION WARNING:
This customization is provided as a convenience to Strategy users and is only directly applicable to the version stated. While this code may apply to other releases directly, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantees that the code provided will apply to any future or previous builds. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy Technical Support makes no guarantee that an updated version of this particular customization will be provided. In the event of a code change in future builds, Strategy may not be able to provide additional code on this matter even though this customization is provided at this time for this specific build. For enhancements to this customization or to incorporate similar functionality into other versions, contact your Account Executive to inquire about Strategy Consulting assistance.