How can I open xls/html files in LO 4.2.4.2?

Version: 4.2.4.2
Build ID: 63150712c6d317d27ce2db16eb94c2f3d7b699f8

I can not open xls/html files in the new version of listed above and I have no other access to older versions. Is there a work around for now until this gets fixed?

Please try selecting first the file type.