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Guarantees (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2013
Guarantees  
Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities
  2013   2012  
 
  In millions
 

Balance at beginning of year

  $ 2,170   $ 2,451  

Accruals for warranties issued

    2,007     2,249  

Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimates)

    (4 )   (79 )

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)

    (2,142 )   (2,451 )
           

Balance at end of year

  $ 2,031   $ 2,170