Why can't I customize my title bar?

I am using Windows XP SP3 and I have been trying to customize my title bar. I tried downloading extensions and plug-ins but they don't work either. I couldn't see any change in any version of Firefox. I've tried Safe Mode, disabling add-ons, disabling plug-ins, reinstalling but no luck. The title bar continues to look like the classical windows title bar, and mozilla is the only program with which i have this problem. Office 2010, Safari, Opera or any other program works fine.

thanks guys for your feedback.
I find it a bit shocking to be asked to pay for a simple features like this.
should be part of a software update.
patrick

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