Warranty, Guarantees And Contingencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Jan. 25, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the warranty reserves

Changes in the warranty reserves during the three months ended January 25, 2015 and January 26, 2014 were as follows:

	Three Months Ended
	January 25, 2015			January 26, 2014
	(In millions)
Beginning balance	$	113		$	102
Provisions for warranty	36			27
Consumption of reserves	(30		)	(23		)
Ending balance	$	119		$	106