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Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2015
Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties  
Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes

 

 

As of October 31

 

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

In millions

 

Balance at beginning of year

 

$
1,385 

 

$
1,424 

 

Accruals for warranties issued

 
1,134 

 
1,365 

 

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

 
(16)

 
23 

 

Settlements made (in cash or in kind)

 
(1,319)

 
(1,427)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

 

$
1,184 

 

$
1,385