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WARRANTY, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
WARRANTY, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
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WARRANTIES, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Standard Warranty
Our warranties on products sold through direct sales channels are primarily for one year. Warranties for products sold through distribution channels are primarily for three years. We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges. The accrual is reviewed regularly and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in warranty cost estimates. Estimated warranty charges are recorded within cost of products at the time related product revenue is recognized.
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,
 
2020
 
2019
 
(in millions)
Beginning balance
$
38

 
$
46

Accruals for warranties including change in estimate
17

 
21

Settlements made during the period
(22
)
 
(26
)
Ending balance
$
33


$
41

 
 
 
 
Accruals for warranties due within one year
$
19

 
$
24

Accruals for warranties due after one year
14

 
17

Ending balance
$
33

 
$
41

Commitments
During the nine months ended July 31, 2020, there were no material changes to our contractual commitments reported in the company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Contingencies
We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including, but not limited to, patent, commercial and environmental matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. There are no matters pending that we currently believe are reasonably possible of having a material impact to our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.