yeah, you can get some black skins and other mod skins from other websites too...just so you can get a cool feel. I have a black skin right now and it's awesome...i also have a light blue one (not the one that comes with windows xp) and other add ons that make my windows look super cool. google and you will also come across vista wallpapers and add ons like the side bar...(although im not too sure abt the side bar thing) GOOD LUCK!!!