Restructuring, Impairment and Disposal Charges
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure Restructuring Charges From time to time, we initiate cost reduction activities to integrate acquired businesses, to align our workforce with strategic business activities, or to improve efficiencies in our operations. In the first quarter of fiscal years 2022 and 2021, we recognized $19 million and $75 million of restructuring expense, respectively. These charges, which were primarily recognized in operating expenses, included employee termination and lease and other exit costs in fiscal year 2022 and primarily related to employee termination costs in fiscal year 2021.
The following table summarizes the significant activities within, and components of, the restructuring liabilities during the fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2022:
Employee Termination CostsOther Exit Costs Total
(In millions)
Balance as of October 31, 2021$4 $— $4 
Restructuring charges10 1 11 
Utilization(9)(1)(10)
Balance as of January 30, 2022 (a)
$5 $— $5 
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(a) We expect the majority of the employee termination costs balance to be paid within the next six months.
Restructuring, impairment and disposal charges for the fiscal quarter ended January 30, 2022 included $8 million for the write-down of certain lease-related right-of-use assets and other lease-related charges. As of January 30, 2022, short-term and long-term lease liabilities included $43 million of liabilities related to restructuring activities.