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Discontinued Operations
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations
 On November 1, 2015, HP completed the Separation of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. After the Separation, HP does not beneficially own any shares of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. 
The following table presents the financial results of HP’s discontinued operations:
 
For the fiscal years ended October 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2016
 
In millions
Expenses(1)
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
201

Interest and other, net(2)
—

 
(47
)
 
(208
)
Earnings from discontinued operations before taxes
$
—

 
$
47

 
$
7

Provision for taxes(2)
—

 
(47
)
 
(177
)
Net loss from discontinued operations
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(170
)
(1) 
Expenses for fiscal year 2016 were primarily related to separation costs.
In connection with the TMA, Interest and other, net for fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2016 relates to changes in the tax indemnifications amounts. Provision for taxes for fiscal year 2017 and fiscal year 2016 includes the tax impact relating to the above described changes of $47 million and $201 million, respectively. For further information on tax indemnifications and the TMA, see Note 15, “Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties”.