If you were a Windows XP user you are probably familiar with the drab theme that was included.  Vista improved with the Aero look, but still didn’t offer much variety, and after a few weeks of usage, even Aero gets dull to look at.  The good news is you don’t have to settle for just one looks for Vista, as there are many Vista themes available to download and use. 

To use these Vista themes, you will first need to get WindowBlinds.  This is the absolute best way to change the Vista visual style to one of thousands that are available for download on sites such as WinCustomize.com.  WindowBlinds doesn’t hack or modify system files, so it’s completely safe to use.

Once installed, you have an easy to use interface to browse and apply the skins you download.  Other features are included such as changing the themes colors, adjusting blur and transparency, changing sidebar skins, and much more.

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As mentioned before, there are literally thousands of Vista themes available for download.  Below are just a few examples of some of my favorite skins that look great on Windows Vista.

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Aero Midnight LED3: Dot Matrix

Comments
on Feb 03, 2009
Why can't I find Aero Midnight? That's nice, and I want it!
on Feb 03, 2009

Why can't I find Aero Midnight? That's nice, and I want it!

 

It is included as a suite, for Object Desktop subscribers, in Theme Manager 3.

on Feb 03, 2009

Why can't I find Aero Midnight? That's nice, and I want it!

 

It's included it Object Desktop '09. I don't think it's available as a stand alone download.

 

*Edit*

Beaten by Cavan1 once again!

on Feb 03, 2009

Looks like Island Dog is going to be busy here for awhile.  Need to get of these helpfull Vista things out of the way.   I wonder when he will really get going on the Windows 7 stuff. 

on Feb 04, 2009
LED3: Dot Matrix
Umm, I think that's Avanti...!
on Feb 05, 2009
Nice article... however you said "there are literally thousands of Vista themes available for download" would be nice if there were some links to back that up. Werw you talking about from Wincustomize or in general? thanks
on Feb 05, 2009
Umm, I think that's Avanti...!
Yep!
on Feb 05, 2009

Nice article... however you said "there are literally thousands of Vista themes available for download" would be nice if there were some links to back that up. Werw you talking about from Wincustomize or in general? thanks

https://www.wincustomize.com/skins.aspx?libid=1

Check 'em out.