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WARRANTIES AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes) | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
WARRANTIES AND CONTINGENCIES | WARRANTIES AND CONTINGENCIES Warranties We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges as a percentage of net product shipments. 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 products are sold. The standard warranty accrual balances are held in other accrued and other long-term liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Our standard warranty terms typically extend to one year from the date of delivery, depending on the product. A summary of the standard warranty accrual activity is shown in the table below:
| Nine Months Ended
| July 31,
| 2019 |  | 2018
| (in millions)
Beginning balance as of November 1, | $ | 35 |  |  | $ | 34 |
Accruals for warranties including change in estimate | 40 |  |  | 38 |
Settlements made during the period | (43 | ) |  | (39 | )
Ending balance as of July 31, | $ | 32 |  |  | $ | 33 |
Accruals for warranties due within one year | $ | 32 |  |  | $ | 33 |
Contingencies We are involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including, but not limited to, intellectual property, commercial, real estate, environmental and employment matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. There are no matters pending that we currently believe are probable and reasonably possible of having a material impact to our business, consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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