Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2014		Jul. 28, 2013		Jul. 27, 2014		Jul. 28, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0		$ 14		$ 7		$ 33
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0		4		7		12
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0	[1]	3	[1]	0	[1]	5	[1]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract cancellation and other costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0		1		0		3
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	0		6		0		11
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0		$ 0		$ 0		$ 2

[1] Includes post-retirement benefit expense which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.