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Basis of Presentation - Total Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Apr. 29, 2017 | Jan. 28, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016
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Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 1,651 | $ 2,240 | $ 1,845
Other assets, current - restricted cash | 183 | 193 | 187
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ 1,834 | $ 2,433 | $ 2,032

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