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Discontinued Operations (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Results of Discontinued Operations
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.