How to  rectify - Internet Explorer 8 If it is Stopped..?

You can try to resolve these issues using the following steps :

Method 1:
Try to open Internet explorer in the no addons mode:
Click the Start/ORB button -> Type Internet Explorer -> In the programs list click on Internet Explorer (No-Addons)
If it works in the No addons mode then it could be an issue with Addons.
So try to run theInternet Explorer Add-on Fix It tool: http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9708413

Method 2:
Try to reset internet explorer settings
CickStart/ORB. Type the following command inSearch Programs and features box, then press ENTER:
inetcpl.cpl
The Internet Options dialog box appears.
Click the Advanced tab.
Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset. Then clickReset again.
When Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box.
Start Internet Explorer again.
Try to run ResetInternet Explorer Settings Fix It tool:http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9646978

Method 3:
Software Rendering
If resetting IE or No Add-ons mode does not resolve the issue for you then it could be a compatibility issue with the Graphics card.
To resolve this, Click Start, type the following command in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER: inetcpl.cpl
Under Internet Options, click the advanced tab. Under 'Accelerated Graphics', click on the checkbox next to 'Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering*'. Ensuring that it is checked, click on OK. Close Internet options.
Now open Internet Explorer. It should now work without any issues.

Additional Steps: Try these to clear corruption and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.
Run DiskCleanup - Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - Disk Cleanup
Start - type in Search box -  COMMAND   find at top of list -  RIGHT CLICK  -  RUN AS ADMIN
sfc /scannow

If issue persist try uninstalling IE8