Can't edit files in itunes

I am running itunes 6.0 on winxp pro.
When importing tracks into itunes the vast majority of them will let me edit the information and rename the files so I can organize. However, certain files that I import will not let me edit them at all (ie.. can't rename the artist or album so I can organize them properly). Can anyone tell me what is happening here and how I can fix it?
Thanks

The files in question are probably marked Read Only. Go find the file, check its properties, and turn off the Read Only flag. You'll need to restart iTunes for it to let you edit those files after this.

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