why can't I access my internet options?

It's absolutely, uterly impossible to delete Internet explorer. It's to deeply intertwined with Windows. The most you can do is to delete it's shortcut, removing it's icon from the desktop.

There are a few extra shortcuts around. You can copy one to the desktop.

You can make a new shortcut manualy if you want or can't find the others.

Right-click an empty area of the desktop.
Sellect: New | Shortcut...
A new, un-named icon appears. Also, you should get a shortcut creation dialog.
In "Location", enter "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe"
If Windows is not installed on the C:\ drive, change the drive letter accordingly.
Click "Next"
Change the name for "Internet Explorer"
Click "Finish"

Electro
June 2013