Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 28, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 133
Provision for restructuring reserves	17
Consumption of reserves	(129)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	(4)	[1]
Ending Balance	17
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	106
Provision for restructuring reserves	8
Consumption of reserves	(106)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	(4)	[1]
Ending Balance	4
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	16
Provision for restructuring reserves	4
Consumption of reserves	(16)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0	[1]
Ending Balance	4
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1
Provision for restructuring reserves	3
Consumption of reserves	(2)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0	[1]
Ending Balance	2
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	5
Provision for restructuring reserves	2
Consumption of reserves	(5)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0	[1]
Ending Balance	2
Others [Member] | Contract Termination and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	5
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	0
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0	[1]
Ending Balance	$ 5

[1] Includes reclassification of post-retirement benefit liability to other liabilities.