My method :
First of all, you must ensure you are able to execute SQL queries. For that, open /include/config.php file, and enter your userid in line :
PHP Code:
$config['SpecialUsers']['canrunqueries'] = '1';
Second, go to your AdminCP -> Maintenance -> Execute SQL Query
Execute theses 2 queries in Manual Query box (one by one) :
PHP Code:
UPDATE user SET dbtech_vbactivity_autocollapse_stats = '1'
and
PHP Code:
UPDATE user SET dbtech_vbactivity_autocollapse_bar = '1'
All your users will be affected by theses queries.
Lex :
1 = collapsed
0 = expanded
-1 = vBulletin default setting