Windows 2008 R2 Sp1 backup failing with Event Id 517 and Error Code: 2147942487

We have a windows share that we dump multiple windows backup images from our servers.   We have 1 server consistently failing when performing a manual "Backup Once...." operation.  
The error message in the Windows Backup gui is: "Failed The parameter is incorrect"  
The event log shows an error of 517 with the message: "
The backup operation that started at '‎2015‎-‎01‎-‎12T14:25:20.681861800Z' has failed with following error code '2147942487' (One or more arguments are invalid). Please review the event details for a solution, and then rerun the backup operation once the
issue is resolved.
The strange part is when we choose a different location to accept the backup we have success.  The backup starts, but fails between 1-6 GB transferred. 
Any assistance would be appreciated.

Hi,
Do you mean that if you change the backup location, the backup could be started - but still fail after backing up 1 - 6 GB data?
One of the possible cause is an incorrect partition table entry and NTFS total sectors.
Please test to shrink the volume you are going to backup for several MB. 
Right click volume >>Select shrink, shrink several MB (such as 3MB).
Then extend the volume back to original size. You can right click on volume and select Extend volume.
When it finished, see if issue still exists.  
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