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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2014
Oct. 31, 2013
Oct. 31, 2012
Basis of Presentation      
Advertising cost $ 784us-gaap_AdvertisingExpense $ 878us-gaap_AdvertisingExpense $ 1,000us-gaap_AdvertisingExpense
Enterprise Services      
Segment Reporting Information      
Number of reporting units 2us-gaap_NumberOfReportingUnits
/ us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis
= hpq_EnterpriseServicesMember