Can't change media type

Any one know how to change the media type of a file? I went to "get info" like I used to but it is all gray and won't let me change it. I just got a new computer that runs windows 7 (I used to have an XP) but I don't think that should be the problem is it?

Is all of your media like that, and is it grey for every single field?
If so, I've noticed with Windows before that if Windows Account Control is on, then for some reason it won't let you change info of the media. Try turning Windows Account Control off in the Control Panel, and open iTunes again and try again.

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I imported an audiobook from CD to my library and wanted to change afterwards the media type from "music" to "audiobook" to shift to the audiobook section. Did not work. In "information"-> "options", the media type "music" shows in grey, cannot be changed. I am using the newest itunes version on a MAC.

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