Deb4858: If you are on a Microsoft controlled computer you CAN, of course delete IE. However, some side effects may be expected. All your word documents, for example, are likely to develop warts. The desktop clock will probably display the Muslim calendar, but be off by 34 days. Image files will all display a small gremlin on the lower right corner. Typing "www" anywhere in a text zone will make the loudspeaker play Oh Susanna in an infinite loop and all the attempts to modify the volume will be met with contempt.

rabbitoid: ROFL

Deb4858: You can't delete IE really. Although Microsoft lost that law suit (where they were accused of having it irremovable bound to windows), it is still not worth the trouble.
What I did (and I recommend) is to remove the IE icons from the desktop and quick start line, etc., and change teh setting for WINDOWS+I to start Chrome instead. That way, if you ever really need it, you can still start it from the hard disk, but otherwise it does not take any space away on your screen (hurting your eyes and such).

Unfortunately, there are still some pages out there which do only work with IE, and although I try to hold them in contempt, some of them are a necessity (let's just say I get paid well to use them)