title: Copying a local file from Windows to a remote server using scp
body: <p>So, I'm attempting to simply transfer folder of files from my local computer to a server via ssh and scp.  After sudoing I'm using the command as follows:</p>
  
  <pre><code>scp -r C:/desktop/myfolder/deployments/ user@host:/path/to/whereyouwant/thefile
  </code></pre>
  
  <p>I get the error:</p>
  
  <blockquote>
    <p>ssh: C: Name or service not known</p>
  </blockquote>
  
  <p>I'm guessing its my syntax for <code>c:/desktop</code> etc.  Any ideas?  </p>
  
  <p>BTW I'm using putty + Windows 7.</p>