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Taxes on Earnings (Details 6) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016 | Oct. 31, 2015
Current and long term deferred tax assets and liabilities |  |
Deferred tax assets | $ 4,430 | $ 3,925
Deferred tax liabilities | (143) | (41)
Deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities | 4,287 | 3,884
Advance royalty proceeds received from multi-year intercompany licensing arrangements | $ 3,700 | $ 5,000
Royalty recognition term | 5 years |
Federal |  |
Operating loss carryforwards |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 51 |
State |  |
Operating loss carryforwards |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | 1,900 |
Foreign |  |
Operating loss carryforwards |  |
Operating loss carryforwards | $ 6,000 |

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