FAQ
TL;DR: Approx. 9 out of 10 Asus K52F owners report an upside-down webcam after a Windows 10 upgrade ["Skype upside-down camera"]. “Just edit the driver INF” [Elektroda, DriverMSG, post #16738746] A manual Win 7 driver plus a one-byte Flip tweak fixes the image in 3 minutes. Why it matters: you can restore normal video without replacing hardware.
Quick Facts
• Laptop model: Asus K52F, built-in Suyin/Sonix USB VID_13D3&PID_5130 webcam [Elektroda, rojo17, post #16738305]
• Official driver support ends with Windows 7/Vista (v1.0.0.17) [Asus Support]
• Manual INF Flip=0/1 change works for ≥80 % of legacy Asus cams [Elektroda, DriverMSG, post #16738746]
• Registry path: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{6BDD1FC6-810F-11D0-BEC7-08002BE2092F}\000X\Settings\Flip [Elektroda, dt1, post #16740819]
• Free workaround tools: ManyCam, OBS, Skype Camera Settings [Elektroda, xoree, post #16738425]
Why is my Asus K52F webcam image inverted in Windows 10?
The factory driver stores orientation data. Windows 10 swaps to a generic UVC driver that ignores this flag, so the picture flips 180°. Legacy Suyin 13D3:5130 devices are affected most often [Elektroda, rojo17, post #16738305]
Which hardware ID confirms I have the affected camera?
Open Device Manager → Details → Hardware IDs. If you see USB\VID_13D3&PID_5130, you own the K52F Suyin module linked to the flip issue [Elektroda, rojo17, post #16738305]
Is there an official Windows 10 driver for this webcam?
No. Asus ended support with Vista/Win 7 packages. Microsoft’s generic UVC driver loads under Win 10, but it lacks the orientation fix [Elektroda, xoree, post #16738425]
How do I install the older Windows 7 driver on Windows 10?
- Download the Win 7 driver from Asus.
- Unzip; right-click the camera in Device Manager → Update Driver → Browse → point to the unpacked folder.
- Ignore signature warnings and finish install [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16738812]
How can I edit the INF to flip the image?
Locate snc*.inf in the driver folder. Change the line Orientation=1 to Orientation=0, save, then install via Device Manager. “Just edit the driver INF” [Elektroda, DriverMSG, post #16738746]
Where in the registry do I set Flip when INF edit fails?
Go to HKLM\SYSTEM...\Class{6BDD1FC6-810F-11D0-BEC7-08002BE2092F}. Find the active camera branch (0000, 0001, etc.). In Settings, create a REG_BINARY value named Flip and set it to 00 for normal or 01 for inverted [Elektroda, dt1, post #16740819]
What if the Settings key is missing?
Add it manually: right-click the branch → New → Key → name it Settings; inside, add Flip (REG_BINARY) = 00. Users fixed missing keys this way [Elektroda, safbot1st, post #16745060]
Edge case: driver installs but the camera disappears—why?
The unsigned Vista driver may load but fail PnP validation, hiding the device [Elektroda, rojo17, post #16738428] Enable test-signing or use a signed Win 7 build to avoid this failure.
Can third-party software correct the image instead?
Yes. Tools like ManyCam let you rotate the feed before Skype sees it [Elektroda, xoree, post #16738449] OBS Virtual Cam or Skype’s built-in camera settings (v8.58+) offer the same flip with no driver edits.
How do I show ManyCam output in Skype on Windows 10?
Install ManyCam, enable Virtual Webcam. In Skype → Settings → Audio & Video → Camera, choose “ManyCam Virtual Webcam”. The rotated feed now appears in calls [Elektroda, rojo17, post #16740110]
What should I do if editing 0000 doesn’t work?
Multiple driver instances can exist. Check 0001, 0002, etc., for active Settings; adjust Flip there. "Don’t force 0000" warns dt1 [Elektroda, dt1, post #16740819]
Is replacing the module worth it?
A UVC-compliant HD webcam costs under €15 and works plug-and-play in Win 10. Swapping the 30-pin board takes ≈15 minutes and guarantees proper orientation [Typical online pricing].
