Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Details 3) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 54	$ 55	$ 107	$ 116
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	44	45	88	93
Applied Global Services [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	1	2	2	7
Display [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	2	2	4	3
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 7	$ 6	$ 13	$ 13