Industry Segment Operations (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
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	$ 1,975	$ 2,343	$ 5,521	$ 7,073
Operating Income (Loss)	250	322	221	910
Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,975	2,343	5,521	7,073
Operating Income (Loss)	366	457	636	1,375
Operating Segments [Member] | Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,272	1,545	3,532	4,666
Operating Income (Loss)	246	427	663	1,202
Operating Segments [Member] | Applied Global Services [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	497	579	1,485	1,664
Operating Income (Loss)	114	122	321	338
Operating Segments [Member] | Display [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	161	142	375	380
Operating Income (Loss)	33	10	55	23
Operating Segments [Member] | Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	45	77	129	363
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (27)	$ (102)	$ (403)	$ (188)