Why can't I rename files?

I have a sub folder that when I click any file in it, the file name doesn't highlight so I can change it.  If I go only one level out of the sub folder, there is no problem with renaming files.
If I copy any of these files to another folder, I can rename them. 
I'm an admin on this machine.  If I right click on any file in the sub folder, I have Read/Write access.
Any ideas what is preventing renaming these files?

Hi Th3r3ad3r,
Could you please attach a screenshot of the same, where only one icon is active even after selecting that file? You can refer http://www.imore.com/screenshot-ipad for taking the screenshot.
Thanks,
-Shilpi

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