Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill and Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 30, 2017	Oct. 30, 2016
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	$ 3,330	$ 3,316
Other Intangible Assets	18	25
Total	3,348	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	1,007	1,010
Other Intangible Assets	0	5
Total	1,007	1,015
Display and Adjacent Markets
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Goodwill	172	155
Other Intangible Assets	18	20
Total	$ 190	$ 175