Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	$ 10	$ 0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	2	(1)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(1)	0
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | Cost of products sold [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	10	0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	2	1
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	(1)	0
Foreign exchange contracts [Member] | General and administrative [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCI, Effective Portion	0	0
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income, Effective Portion	0	(2)
Gain or (Loss) Reclassified in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing	$ 0	$ 0