Hi,
When starting DeskTask tries to see if automatically can start Outlook. I don't want to get technical here, but basically if that test fails, DeskTask cannot work properly. Giving that error with Outlook installed can mean that: a) Outlook has no automation installed or is corrupt. Or b) a third-party plug-in may be interfering with Outlook.
I suggest a total uninstall and install of Outlook, and disable any plugins you may have installed in Outlook.
Hope this helps,
André Santos Carthago Software Support
http://www.carthagosoft.net