Can I safely uninstall SQL Server?

What happens if I uninstall Microsoft SQL Server?

The SQL Server Browser service can be removed manually from Programs and Features in the Control Panel. Uninstalling SQL Server deletes tempdb data files that were added during the install process.

Can I uninstall SQL Server on Windows 10?

Windows 10 / 2016 + SQL Server (Version) (Bit). For example, SQL Server 2012 (64-bit). Select Uninstall/Change. Select Remove on the SQL Server dialog pop-up to launch the SQL Server installation wizard.

Do I need SQL Server?

The reason it is installed along with Visual Studio is because SQL Server is a database system for storing data, and many developers these days are writing applications that work with databases, so the developer often needs a SQL Server installed so that he has a database system to develop and test against.