GUARANTEES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2013

Guarantees [Abstract]

Standard Warranty

A summary of the standard warranty accrual activity is shown in the table below. The standard warranty accrual balances are held in other accrued and other long-term liabilities.

	October 31,
	2013			2012
	(in millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2012 and 2011	$	60		$	50
Reserve acquired upon close of Dako acquisition	—			1
Accruals for warranties including change in estimates	92			87
Settlements made during the period	(83		)	(78		)
Balance as of October 31, 2013 and 2012	$	69		$	60

Schedule of Product Warranty Liability classification [Table Text Block]

Accruals for warranties due within one year	48		51
Accruals for warranties due after one year	21		9
Balance as of October 31, 2013 and 2012	$	69	$	60