Can't drag & drop into playlists.....

...not exactly true but can't multi-pick (ie left click whilst pressing ctrl button) more than 4-6 songs at a time to add to a playlist. When i try to pick more i get a short tone noise. Very frustating. Anyone? Thanks.
hp f1523 40gb   Windows XP  

I have about 50 playlists that I created as playlists and have always been able to add songs to as I purchased them. The lists were originally created as regular playlists. Then, one day I opened up iTunes and all the existing playlists I had created as playlists, and has always added songs to, had the "gear" symbols and acted like genius playlists. How can I change them back and why did this happen...any ideas?

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