Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill and Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jan. 29, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	$ 3,316	$ 3,316
Other Intangible Assets	23	25
Total	3,339	3,341
Semiconductor Systems
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	2,151	2,151
Other Intangible Assets	0	0
Total	2,151	2,151
Applied Global Services
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	1,010	1,010
Other Intangible Assets	5	5
Total	1,015	1,015
Display and Adjacent Markets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	155	155
Other Intangible Assets	18	20
Total	$ 173	$ 175