Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 168	$ (30)	$ 246
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	4	0	0
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	15	24	0
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	38	(33)	153
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 111	$ (21)	$ 93