Imported mpeg4 movie but ITunes renamed the file

Hi
I have converted some DVD's to MPEG4 format and imported them into ITunes but after the import the file name is changed (eg to 33455_2) and ITunes won't let me rename them to the correct movie name. Any idea why this is happening? I am using Magic Movie Converter to convert files from avi to mpeg4.
The movies play fine in Itunes and on my IPOD it's just frustrating not knowing what movie is what until you start to watch them.
Hopefully someone can help.
Thanks
Gary

I have just noticed that in windows the file type for the movies that renamed themsleves is MPEG-4 Video File whereas the ones that are named correct are MPEG-4 Movie. Is this because fo the way I have converted them?

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