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Income Taxes (Aggregate Changes In Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Jul. 28, 2012
Jul. 30, 2011
Jul. 31, 2010
Income Taxes      
Beginning balance $ 2,948 $ 2,677 $ 2,816
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year 155 374 246
Additions for tax positions of prior years 54 93 60
Reductions for tax positions of prior years (226) (60) (250)
Settlements (41) (56) (140)
Lapse of statute of limitations (71) (80) (55)
Ending balance $ 2,819 $ 2,948 $ 2,677