Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 1,170	$ 1,221
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	173	164
Stock-based compensation expense	123	101
Restructuring and other charges	203	120
Deferred taxes on earnings	205	600
Other, net	21	(46)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	289	894
Inventory	(272)	722
Accounts payable	26	(1,063)
Taxes on earnings	(177)	(505)
Restructuring and other	(97)	(68)
Other assets and liabilities	(442)	(663)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,222	1,477
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment	(176)	(206)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment	69	0
Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments	(136)	(122)
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and other investments	2	12
Proceeds from business divestitures	0	61
Net cash used in investing activities	(241)	(255)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Short-term borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days, net	74	39
Proceeds from debt, net of issuance costs	5	4
Payment of debt	(44)	(2,158)
Settlement of cash flow hedges	(9)	6
Net transfer of cash and cash equivalents to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	0	(10,375)
Net (payments) proceeds related to stock-based award activities	(12)	1
Repurchase of common stock	(609)	(1,102)
Cash dividends paid	(451)	(434)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,046)	(14,019)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(65)	(12,797)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	6,288	17,433
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	6,223	4,636
Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities:
Net assets transferred to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company	0	22,197
Purchase of assets under capital leases	$ 84	$ 73