Can not edit ipod in itunes

iTunes recognizes my ipod, but it will not let me edit the ipod information. I can not click on my ipod music or create new folders in my ipod. I have reset and restored my ipod to the original factory settings. It will transfer all the selected music from my library to my ipod, but once it is finished it will kick it out.
Windows 2000

If you restored the iPod then it is most likely at the default update setting which is automatic. If the text is when you look at the content and there's lock symbol at the bottom of the screen that would also show that your iPod is set to auto-sync. If you want to access your iPod directly, play it through your iTunes, connect it to a second computer etc. you just need to change the update method to "Manually manage music and videos" in the iPod preferences. For more detail see this tutorial: Managing content manually on iPod
Remember to that if your iPod is switched to manually updating that it also has to be manually ejected before the "Do Not Disconnect" message will go away. Safely disconnect iPod

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