Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details 2) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 26, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	$ 39
Provision for restructuring reserves	7
Consumption of reserves	(17)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	(1)
Ending Balance	28
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	26
Provision for restructuring reserves	7
Consumption of reserves	(15)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	18
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	5
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	(1)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	(1)
Ending Balance	3
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract Cancellation 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
Ending Balance	5
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	2
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	(1)
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	1
Others [Member] | Contract Cancellation and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance	1
Provision for restructuring reserves	0
Consumption of reserves	0
Reclassification of restructuring reserves	0
Ending Balance	$ 1