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Goodwill, Purchased Technology and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 26, 2020 | Oct. 27, 2019
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Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite lived assets | $ 132 | $ 156
Purchased technology, net |  |
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite lived assets | 55 | 71
Other Intangible Assets |  |
Summary of Purchased Technology and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Finite lived assets | $ 77 | $ 85

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