There is a speed hack that you can do. Do a quick search around the forum.
Also try another browser. I was using Opera. Its 10 times better than IE and its a little faster, in my opinion.
You can't get rid of any of the pre installed apps. I think you may be able to go into the start menu and remove the ink file so it does not show in the start menu, but it can't be removed totally.
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