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I have made a backup of my Windows LiveMail messages directly from the server (Apache / Linux). The files have strange long names and I can open them in a text editor although the result is not very readable and I am not able to view the attachments.
This is an example of the filename: 1439205208.H158450P21923.my.hosting.provider.com,S=1752243_2,S
In the header, I see that the Content-Type is: multipart/alternative
Apparently, the files are in a format that is at least unknown to me and I cannot find a program on my PC that is able to open the files in a readable manner.
My question is: with what software could I display an email message including its attachment?
Thanks nKn for this clear answer. As I understand, I need two different software programmes. First I need to use some MTA and after that I can read the file in a MUA. – Els den Iep – 2017-01-20T07:48:45.927
EDIT: I tried to install the MTA software you suggested. I suppose I first need to create some sort of a mail server environment on my local computer, isn't it? Is there no way to view a message in an easier way? Would it be an idea to copy the backed up message to a cur directory and try to view it with a webmail client on the server? – Els den Iep – 2017-01-20T08:02:34.580
EDIT: Thanks again @nKn since your answer really got me on track. I have found te Bitrecover Maildir Reader at http://www.bitrecover.com/. The whole original message shows up, including attachments and images.
– Els den Iep – 2017-01-20T08:11:17.033Yes, if you want to use it the intended way (which should be most of the times). You can find tools that will open those files as well, but this should just be for punctual use. – nKn – 2017-01-20T08:27:20.140