Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 27, 2013	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 63	$ 168	$ (30)
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	1	4	0
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	2	15	24
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	25	38	(33)
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 35	$ 111	$ (21)