What To Do If iTunes Won't Let You Change a File Type (Music, iTunes U etc.)

If you have just imported a file into your iTunes library, and are having trouble changing the file type of any other properties under "Get Info," this brief guide is for you.

The problem is easily fixed. Go to the folder or original destination where the file you imported is. It is likely that the file has been marked "Read Only," which is preventing you from making changes. To fix this, follow these instructions from the Microsoft Help page (in Windows):

1. Find the file you want to edit. Right-click the file, and then click Properties.
2. Click the General tab, clear the Read-only check box, and then click OK.
3. Edit and save your file as needed.

Now that you have done that, delete the files that you already imported into iTunes, and do so from within iTunes. This will get rid of the unchanging files. iTunes may ask if you want to get rid of your original files, but say no; you will re-import these shortly.

After deleting the troublesome files from iTunes, just re-import the files after you changed them to not be read-only. Now you can change them freely!