Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2013	Jan. 29, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 9	$ 0
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	1
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	1
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	3
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 4