GUARANTEES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2017
Guarantees [Abstract]  
Standard Warranty
A summary of the standard warranty accrual activity is shown in the table below. The standard warranty accrual balances are held in other accrued and other long-term liabilities.

 
October 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(in millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2016 and 2015
$
35

 
$
31

Accruals for warranties including change in estimates
53

 
53

Settlements made during the period
(54
)
 
(49
)
Balance as of October 31, 2017 and 2016
$
34

 
$
35
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability classification
Accruals for warranties due within one year
33

 
34

Accruals for warranties due after one year
1

 
1

Balance as of October 31, 2017 and 2016
$
34

 
$
35