can't open or save dBase files in calc

Version: 4.1.3.2
Build ID: 410m0(Build:2)
On Zorin 8
Error: General Error.
General input/output error

I can open a dbf file with LibreOffice Version: 4.1.6.2. I think if you are sure they are standard dbase file, try resetting the user profile. https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/UserProfile