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Taxes on Earnings - Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2018
Oct. 31, 2017
Oct. 31, 2016
Oct. 31, 2015
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]        
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets $ 7,906 $ 8,807 $ 8,520 $ 7,114
(Decrease) increase in valuation allowances (901) 287 1,400  
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance        
Valuation Allowance [Line Items]        
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets $ 7,900 $ 8,800 $ 8,500