Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2020

Guarantees [Abstract]

Schedule of indemnified litigation matters and other contingencies

As of October 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company's receivable and payable balances related to indemnified litigation matters and other contingencies, and income tax-related indemnification covered by these agreements were as follows:

	As of October 31,
	2020		2019
	In millions
Litigation matters and other contingencies
Receivable	$	70	$	85
Payable	$	53	$	55
Income tax-related indemnification(1)
Net indemnification receivable - long-term	$	62	$	202
Net indemnification receivable - short-term	$	65	$	63
Net indemnification payable - long-term	$	15	$	9

(1)The actual amount that the Company may receive or pay could vary depending upon the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years.

Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes

The Company's aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes therein were as follows:

	Fiscal years ended October 31,
	2020		2019
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	400	$	430
Accruals for warranties issued	238		239
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	(3)		6
Settlements made	(250)		(275)
Balance at end of year(1)	$	385	$	400

(1)The Company includes the current portion in Other accrued liabilities, and amounts due after one year in Other non-current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.