Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,738	$ 10,929
Accounts receivable	18,621	18,481
Financing receivables	3,179	2,986
Inventory	6,778	6,466
Other current assets	14,759	15,322
Total current assets	56,075	54,184
Property, plant and equipment	11,890	11,763
Long-term financing receivables and other assets	11,320	12,225
Goodwill	38,762	38,483
Purchased intangible assets	7,080	7,848
Total assets	125,127	124,503
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	8,406	7,046
Accounts payable	14,222	14,365
Employee compensation and benefits	3,563	4,256
Taxes on earnings	848	802
Deferred revenue	7,397	6,727
Accrued restructuring	881	911
Other accrued liabilities	16,053	15,296
Total current liabilities	51,370	49,403
Long-term debt	14,512	15,258
Other liabilities	17,450	19,061
Commitments and contingencies
HP stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)
Common stock, $0.01 par value (9,600 shares authorized; 2,126 and 2,204 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)	21	22
Additional paid-in capital	9,842	11,569
Retained earnings	35,152	32,695
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,592)	(3,837)
Total HP stockholders' equity	41,423	40,449
Non-controlling interests	372	332
Total stockholders' equity	41,795	40,781
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 125,127	$ 124,503