SQL CONFIGURATION MANAGER LOCATION AND ACCESS

To locate the sql configuration on any machine follow the path

SQL Server 2016	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SQLServerManager13.msc
SQL Server 2014	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SQLServerManager12.msc
SQL Server 2012	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SQLServerManager11.msc
SQL Server 2008	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\SQLServerManager10.msc

these respective paths will open the configuration manager.
NOTE: this path must be followed and not from its shortcut or from desktop. Else it won't load properly in some areas. Ensure you open the file itself from the specified path and not a shortcut.