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GUARANTEES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2019
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Standard Warranty
Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued and other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:
 
Year Ended October 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance
$
45

 
$
45

Accruals for warranties, including change in estimates
28

 
36

Settlements made during the period
(35
)
 
(36
)
Ending balance
$
38

 
$
45


Accruals for warranties due within one year
$
23

 
$
25

Accruals for warranties due after one year
15

 
20

Ending balance
$
38

 
$
45