v3.6.0.2

Retirement and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Millions |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 01, 2017 | Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total defined contribution expense |  | $ 438 | $ 450 | $ 480
Net benefit cost |  | $ 140 | $ 341 | 142
HP 401(k) Plan |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percent of equal 401(k) match to employees effective during the period |  |  | 100.00% |
Percentage of maximum matching contribution |  |  | 4.00% |
Scenario, Forecast | HP 401(k) Plan |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percent of equal 401(k) match to employees effective during the period | 50.00% |  |  |
Percentage of maximum matching contribution | 6.00% |  |  |
Former Parent Company |  |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net benefit cost |  |  | $ 201 | $ 6

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