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Segment Information - Schedule of Reconciliation of Segment Operating Results (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2026
Jul. 31, 2025
Jul. 31, 2026
Jul. 31, 2025
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Total segment earnings from operations $ 1,393 $ 247 $ 2,610 $ (429)
Amortization of intangible assets (315) (126) (949) (201)
Gain on sale of a business 0 1 0 245
H3C divestiture related severance costs 0 0 0 (97)
Cost reduction program (31) (2) (84) (148)
Acquisition, disposition and other charges (71) (181) (266) (304)
Interest and other, net (75) 8 (202) 86
Gain on sale of equity interest 444 0 444 0
Earnings from equity interests 0 32 42 74
Earnings (loss) before provision for taxes 1,762 288 2,894 (24)
Proceeds from legal settlements 52   52  
Operating Segment        
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Total segment earnings from operations 2,109 850 4,908 2,387
Segment Reconciling Items        
Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes:        
Unallocated corporate costs and eliminations (130) (73) (324) (217)
Stock-based compensation expense (165) (177) (599) (447)
Amortization of intangible assets (315) (126) (949) (201)
Impairment charges 0 0 0 (1,361)
Gain on sale of a business 0 1 0 245
Acquisition, disposition and other charges (75) (225) (342) (345)
Interest and other, net (75) 8 (202) 86
Gain on sale of equity interest 444 0 444 0
Earnings from equity interests $ 0 $ 32 $ 42 $ 74