Exactly the same problem, also couldn't find anything on forums. clean install 1709 without any apps and it takes up to 1 min to open any link from applications to browsers.
The confusion about Enterprise obviously still continues. Ppl read the OP. What? Why are you giving me that link? Edit: Oh I see. His post a few above.
@mkuba50, can you please add the line: "EVAL editions can't be activated beyond their EVALuation period by any means!" ? I've seen many who installed this edition only to get an "expired" message after 90days use.