Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014	Jan. 27, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 7	$ 9
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1
Applied Global Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	1
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	3
Corporate Unallocated [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 7	$ 4