i just really enjoy the layout of vista. The sidebar is awesome. The search menu in the start up button is key. The effects and aero package if your computer can handle it are pretty sweet aswell.
But i see what u mean about if it aint broke u arent going to fix it. Some of us are just computer nerds and like to have fresh starts lol.
Images afaik are like a restore point on your computer. it brings u back to that point with how ever your computer was set up. Correct me if im wrong.