Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,953	$ 10,929
Accounts receivable	18,121	18,481
Financing receivables	3,167	2,986
Inventory	7,427	6,466
Other current assets	14,611	15,322
Total current assets	56,279	54,184
Property, plant and equipment	11,959	11,763
Long-term financing receivables and other assets	11,178	12,225
Goodwill	38,772	38,483
Purchased intangible assets	6,729	7,848
Total assets	124,917	124,503
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and short-term borrowings	6,666	7,046
Accounts payable	14,489	14,365
Employee compensation and benefits	3,728	4,256
Taxes on earnings	788	802
Deferred revenue	7,390	6,727
Accrued restructuring	763	911
Other accrued liabilities	15,114	15,296
Total current liabilities	48,938	49,403
Long-term debt	19,030	15,258
Other liabilities	17,731	19,061
Commitments and contingencies
HP stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (300 shares authorized; none issued)
Common stock, $0.01 par value (9,600 shares authorized; 2,002 and 2,204 shares issued and outstanding, respectively)	20	22
Additional paid-in capital	6,978	11,569
Retained earnings	35,099	32,695
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,274)	(3,837)
Total HP stockholders' equity	38,823	40,449
Noncontrolling interests	395	332
Total stockholders' equity	39,218	40,781
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 124,917	$ 124,503