Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (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
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1	1	1
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	11	2	11
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	10	32	18	32
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 4	$ 0	$ 12	$ 0