Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2013		Jul. 29, 2012		Jul. 28, 2013		Jul. 29, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 14		$ 44		$ 33		$ 44
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	4	[1]	0	[1]	12	[1]	0	[1]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	10				19
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	3	[2]	24	[2]	5	[2]	24	[2]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract cancellation and other costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	1		0		3		0
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	6		11		11		11
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0		$ 9		$ 2		$ 9

[1] Includes share-based compensation expense which was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

[2] Includes post-retirement benefit expense which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.