Update SQLNCLI.1 to SQLNCLI10.1

How can I update the OLEDB provder from SQLNCLI.1 to SQLNCLI10.1
I have migrated the 2005 SSIS package in 2008 and need to upgrade oledb provider.
I've tried to change it in the code view,but it doesn;t not save the value.
How can I make this work?

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