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WARRANTY, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Standard warranty
Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued and other long-term liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended
 
July 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance
$
53

 
$
51

Accruals for warranties including change in estimate
16

 
26

Settlements made during the period
(24
)
 
(23
)
Ending balance
$
45


$
54

 
 
 
 
Accruals for warranties due within one year
$
23

 
$
42

Accruals for warranties due after one year
22

 
12

Ending balance
$
45

 
$
54


Standard Product Warranty Accrual, Period Increase (Decrease) $ (5)