Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation	Note 1: Basis of Presentation In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of Hewlett-Packard Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("HP") contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly HP's financial position as of April 30, 2013, its results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2013 and 2012 and its cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2013 and 2012. The results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Items 1A, 3, 7, 7A and 8, respectively, of the Hewlett Packard Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP's Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. HP consolidates the financial results of its subsidiaries for all periods presented. Non-controlling interests in these subsidiaries are presented as a separate component from HP's equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings within Interest and other, net and are not presented separately as they were not material for any of the periods presented. Segment Reorganization and Reclassifications HP has made certain segment and business unit realignments in order to optimize its operating structure. Reclassifications of prior year financial information have been made to conform to the current year presentation. None of the changes impacts HP's previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share. See Note 16 for a further discussion of HP's segment reorganization.

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of management, the accompanying Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of Hewlett-Packard Company and its consolidated subsidiaries ("HP") contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly HP's financial position as of April 30, 2013, its results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2013 and 2012 and its cash flows for the six months ended April 30, 2013 and 2012.

The results of operations for the three and six months ended April 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in Items 1A, 3, 7, 7A and 8, respectively, of the Hewlett Packard Company Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2012.

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in HP's Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

HP consolidates the financial results of its subsidiaries for all periods presented. Non-controlling interests in these subsidiaries are presented as a separate component from HP's equity in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings within Interest and other, net and are not presented separately as they were not material for any of the periods presented.

Segment Reorganization and Reclassifications

HP has made certain segment and business unit realignments in order to optimize its operating structure. Reclassifications of prior year financial information have been made to conform to the current year presentation. None of the changes impacts HP's previously reported consolidated net revenue, earnings from operations, net earnings or net earnings per share. See Note 16 for a further discussion of HP's segment reorganization.