SET SHOWPLAN_XML ON;
GO
SELECT * FROM master..spt_values
GO
SET SHOWPLAN_XML OFF;
STATISTICS PROFILE
gives you the actual plan, which means that the query will get executed. SHOWPLAN_XML
or SHOWPLAN_ALL
(text plan) will give you the estimated plan without executing the query. You can click on the xml result to see the graphical plan. If that does not work use SQL Sentry Plan Explorer (free) to show the plan.